A combined morphological and genetic survey of helminths in the European green toad Bufotes viridis (Laurenti, 1768) from eastern Slovakia

Key Points

• The study identifies various helminths present in the European green toad, contributing to parasite diversity knowledge.
• Genetic and morphological assessments reveal critical data about helminth species living in Bufotes viridis.
• Eastern Slovakia serves as a unique ecological setting for this survey, highlighting the need for further research.
• Understanding these parasites can inform conservation strategies and ecological assessments for toad populations.