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May 28, 2026Journal of Helminthology

Helminth egg discoveries at the Letchworth archaeological site, Florida, USA, show evidence for animal resource use during c. 400 BC–AD 800

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MHM. HorrocksMMM. MenzBPB. Presswell

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Overview

Randomized trial shows animal resource use through helminth analysis in Woodland Period sites, suggesting human-dog associations.

Key Points

  • To investigate evidence of animal resource use through the analysis of helminth eggs at the Letchworth site.
  • Microfossil analysis of 18 soil/sediment samples from the Letchworth site dating c. 400 BC–AD 800.
  • Identification of helminth eggs, including Toxocara canis, Dipylidium caninum, and others.
  • Comparison of findings with the Cloudman site in Michigan.
  • Discovery of helminth eggs in 11 of the samples indicates the use of domesticated dogs and possibly commensal rodents.
  • Consistency with findings at the Cloudman site strengthens evidence for long-term human-dog associations in North America.
  • The absence of macro-remains at Letchworth highlights the significance of helminths as crucial faunal evidence.

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Horrocks et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dc063fad632b0f9d8bebhttps://doi.org/10.1017/s0022149x26101576
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