SummaryThe helminth fauna of fifteen specimens of Genetta genetta L. (Carnivora : Viverridae) from Northwest Spain was studied. Two species were found: Taenia parva (80 %) and Toxocara genettae (73 %). This is the first report of T. genettae in Europe. The actual life cycle of Taenia parva in its european hosts seems to support the hypothesis that the migration of the genet from the african continent to Europe is quite recent.Résumé : Nouvelles découvertes sur l'helminthofaune de la genette commune européenne (Genetta genetta L.) : première notification pour Toxocara genettae Warren, 1972 (Ascarididae) en Europe.On a réalisé une étude sur l'helminthofaune de 15 spécimens de Genetta genetta L. (Carnivora: Viverridae) provenant du NordOuest de l'Espagne. On a trouvé deux espèces : Taenia parva (80 %) et Toxocara genettae (73 %). Ce travail constitue donc la première notification de T. genettae en Europe. Le cycle biolo gique de Taenia parva sur ses hôtes européens semble appuyer l'hypothèse que la migration de la genette du continent africain vers l'Europe est relativement récente.
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