Nuha Jabbar Alrikaby¹✉ 
and Hasan Azaati Ibadi Abul-Doanej²
¹Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Thi Qar, Iraq
²Department of specialist supervision/Directorate General of Mysan Education/Ministry of Education, Iraq
Received: Apr 7, 2023/ Revised: May 4, 2023/ Accepted: May 6, 2023, Published on: May 6, 2023
(✉) Corresponding Author: Nuha_bio@sci.utq.edu.iq
Abstract
After conducting research and analyzing literature data, it was discovered that Iraq is home to tapeworms belonging to four distinct families, namely Davaineidae, Hymenolepididae, Dilepididae, and Anoplocephalidae. Within these families, several species of tapeworm have been identified in Iraq, including Cotugnia intermedia, Raillietina tetragona, Raillietina cesticillus, Raillietina echinobothrida, Aporina delafondi, and Davainea proglottina. Cotugnia intermedia is a tapeworm commonly found in the intestines of small rodents and is transmitted to cats and dogs through the ingestion of infected rodents. Raillietina tetragona and Raillietina cesticillus are two species of tapeworm that commonly infect chickens, while Raillietina echinobothrida is found in pigeons and doves. Aporina delafondi is a tapeworm that has been found in the intestines of cattle, sheep, and goats in Iraq. The adult worms attach to the host’s intestinal wall and can cause intestinal inflammation and blockages. Finally, Davainea proglottina is a tapeworm that infects the intestines of domestic and wild carnivores, including dogs, cats, and foxes. Infection occurs through ingestion of infected intermediate hosts such as rodents, birds, and reptiles. Identifying these tapeworm species in Iraq is important for developing effective control and prevention strategies, as many of these parasites can cause significant health problems in animals and humans. Proper sanitation and hygiene practices, as well as deworming programs for domestic animals, are important measures that can help to reduce the spread of these tapeworms and their associated diseases.
Keywords: Plathelminthes, Cestoda, Columba livia , Species identification, Control strategies, Health problems.
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Alrikaby, N. J. and Abul-Doanej, H. A. I. (2023). A systematic review of tapeworms (Plathelminthes, Cestoda) of Columba livia. Science Archives, Vol. 4(2),102-105. https://doi.org/10.47587/SA.2023.4206
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