Nico J Smit
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Nico J Smit
@NicoJSmit1
Professor of Ecology specializing in Aquatic Parasitology & Ecotoxicology, Water Research Group @ North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa Katılım Haziran 2015
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Stunning 1st publication by our @NWU_WRG MSc student Hesmarie Botha. This paper again emphasis the importants of museums and all the specimens they host. @Iziko_Museums @theNWU
ZooKeys@ZooKeys_Journal
Two isopod crustaceans from the Temperate Southern Africa marine realm are described as new to science thanks to material from the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. See more here: doi.org/10.3897/zookey…
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🌍 Call for Papers | African Parasites Special Issue
Showcasing the diversity & global relevance of parasitological research across Africa.
Deadline: 1 Mar 2026
Submit here 👉 cup.org/3KgbcZ7
#Parasitology #OneHealth #AfricanParasites #ICPOW
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Happy to share an illustration I created inspired by African mandala and shwe shwe fabrics for the special issue on African Parasites for the journal @JnlParasitology
This issue will be guest-edited by @NicoJSmit1
Parasitology@JnlParasitology
🌍 Call for Papers | African Parasites Special Issue Showcasing the diversity & global relevance of parasitological research across Africa. Deadline: 1 Mar 2026 Submit here 👉 cup.org/3KgbcZ7 #Parasitology #OneHealth #AfricanParasites #ICPOW
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National Research Foundation of South Africa@NRF_News
Meet Dr Anja Erasmus, a postdoctoral research Fellow at @theNWU: nrf.ac.za/nrf-youth-mont… Her work is helping to contribute to healthier oceans, more informed environmental policies, and a greater appreciation for the hidden biodiversity that supports our planet. #YouthMonth2025
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ウミクワよもやま話その３ フシメウミクワガタCaecognathia inferoculus Ota, Kakui, & SHimomura, 2025
九州の天草沖水深200m前後から３雄だけ採れた。背面から複眼が見えない、変わった特徴を持っていて、同じような特徴を持った種を調べると、アメリカ大西洋側に1種しかいなかった。
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June issue: A Perspective led by Adam Hasik on the potential role of parasitism in driving the diversification of host species.
Weblink: go.nature.com/3G7JVq1
Readcube: rdcu.be/erxGA
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@JnlParasitology Congratulations @Chandrale29 What a brilliant way to start your science career!
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The winning article in our latest graphical abstract competition is a story about the description of three new marine fish Trypanosoma species!
Parasitology@JnlParasitology
2. C. Le Roux et al. Molecular and morphological characterization of one known and three new species of fish parasitic Trypanosoma Gruby, 1972 from the south coast of South Africa. cambridge.org/core/journals/…
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🐟We have a new Paper of the Month in Parasitology!
Rodrigo Narciso and Nico Smit (@NicoJSmit1) explore Brazil’s overlooked parasite diversity and challenge how we classify one of the most important groups of fish parasites:
cambridge.org/core/blog/2025…
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2. C. Le Roux et al. Molecular and morphological characterization of one known and three new species of fish parasitic Trypanosoma Gruby, 1972 from the south coast of South Africa.
cambridge.org/core/journals/…
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There’s 1 day left to vote in our latest graphical abstract competition!
Parasitology@JnlParasitology
It's time to vote to select a winner in our second graphical abstract competition! The Parasitology editors shortlisted 4 graphical abstracts from articles published in January - April 2025. Take a look at shortlist in the replies and let us know which is your favourite!
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Meet NRF Y-rated Dr Hannes Erasmus, a postdoctoral research Fellow at @theNWU: nrf.ac.za/nrf-youth-mont…
Ultimately, his research aims to inform sustainable water resource management and environmental policy in southern Africa and beyond. #YouthMonth2025
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Parasitology Research is preparing a special issue on "Women at the Forefront of Parasitology Research" and would like to encourage female parasitologists to submit manuscripts. 🔗 link.springer.com/collections/jb…
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🌟Exciting Free Webinar Leading up to the ICPOW Conference!🌟
📅 Upcoming Webinar:
Prof. Oriel Thekisoe from the NWU
18 June 2025
12h00-13h00
👉 Register now to access the webinar and secure your spot for this unmissable event:
app.livestorm.co/svtsos/icpowwe…
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Join @NRFSAIAB & @WaterResearchSA for a Technical Workshop on Biodiversity & Future Research Needs
11 June | 10AM SAST
Hybrid: Zoom & SAIAB Lecture Room
Register: zoom.us/meeting/regist…
#Biodiversity #ClimateAction #WaterSecurity #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships
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Interested in Myxozoa or Microsporidia? Don’t miss the new chapter in the just-released book Aquatic Parasitology. Read about the latest on these fascinating parasites: #chapter-info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">link.springer.com/chapter/10.100… #Myxozoa #Microsporidia rdcu.be/epDxk
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@TrendsParasitol @anja_erasmus20 @NWU_WRG @theNWU Always a privilege to contribute to a @TrendsParasitol issue. In this issue we were able to showcase one of our favorite critters, the gnathiid isopod Gnathia africana, as Vector of the Month.
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Our 2025 June issue bit.ly/2N9R8Es reviews #antiparasitics discovery, #Leishmania genomic adaptation, #Trypanosoma cruzi genome (dis)organization, #malaria parasite phenotypic heterogeneity, #Plasmodium population genetics & dynamics, #feline vector-borne diseases, &more
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Check out our latest paper highlighting our initiatives to reshape public perception of #parasites! We thank everyone who participated in our events and surveys in the past few years! We also thank all the collaborating researchers, organizations, and our amazing volunteers!
Trends in Parasitology@TrendsParasitol
Drs @chenhua_li Yuanzhe Wang, Kyle Lesack, Xiao Xiao @StephenPollo @ThoreyJonsdott1 @Eleonore_Charr & Robert Poulin summarize @GlobalParasito1’s new #outreach initiative to change the public perception of #parasites. @Zoology_Otago @UCalgaryMed @LSHTM authors.elsevier.com/a/1lCGT5Eb1xN6…
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Great little news flash by the @theNWU on the publication of our #AquaticParasitology book. @NWU_WRG news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-explo…
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