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Polystomatid Flatworms

State of Knowledge and Future Trends

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  • © 2023

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Authors:
  1. Louis H. du Preez

    1. Unit for Environment Science and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  2. Willem J. Landman

    1. Unit for Environment Science and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  3. Olivier Verneau

    1. Unit for Environment Science and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  • The first comprehensive volume that brings together information on all 204 known species of polystomatid flatworms
  • Provides information on how to collect hosts, on screening procedures and processing material
  • Contains all taxonomic data, measurements and drawings of all globally known polystomes

Part of the book series: Zoological Monographs (ZM, volume 9)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Overview of the Polystomatidae: Systematics and Classification

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 1-28

  3. Contributions to the History of Polystomatid Flatworm Discoveries and Research

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 29-58

  4. Collecting and Processing Polystomatid Flatworms

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 59-88

  5. Polystome Species of Amphibians

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 89-420

  6. Polystome Species of the Australian Lungfish, Chelonians and the Common Hippopotamus

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 421-597

  7. Polystomatidae: Life-History Strategies, the Key to Success

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 599-620

  8. Insights into the Origin and Evolution of the Polystomatidae

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 621-634

  9. Polystomatid Studies: Future Prospects

    • Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau
    Pages 635-645
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About this book

This unique book offers a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of polystomatid flatworms. It introduces the reader to the individual life histories of polystomes and the chronological advances in our knowledge, with descriptions of species discovered over the past centuries. It equips newcomers to the field with basic protocols and techniques for collecting, processing and interpreting material. It also presents the history of research on this group of parasites, provides information on the discovery of each polystome and acknowledges the authors that have made major contributions. For the established researcher in the field, it offers a reference book containing taxonomic data, measurements and drawings of all known polystomes. The authors have brought together all the available material, creating a resource that will stimulate research and revive the global focus on this unique group of parasites. Thus, this work provides an essential reference for both established researchers and newcomers to the field.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Unit for Environment Science and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

    Louis H. du Preez, Willem J. Landman, Olivier Verneau

About the authors

Louis H. du Preez is a professor of Zoology at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa and heads the African Amphibian Conservation Research Group. He holds a PhD in amphibian parasitology and his research interests include parasites, diseases and conservation of amphibians and freshwater turtles with a special focus on polystomatid flatworms.


Willem Johannes Landman is a microscopy specialist and herpetology collections manager at the North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa. He holds a MSc in parasitology and his research interests include microscopy, parasitology with a particular focus on polystomatid flatworms, and taxonomic illustrations.


Olivier Verneau is a professor of biology at the University of Perpignan. He holds a PhD in host (fish) - parasite (tapeworms) coevolution. His research interests include biogeography, taxonomy, systematics and evolution of hosts and their parasites. He worked extensively on the herpetofauna of France with a special focus on the threatened Mediterranean turtle Mauremys leprosa.



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