Nico J Smit
@NicoJSmit1
Professor of Ecology specializing in Aquatic Parasitology & Ecotoxicology, Water Research Group @ North-West University
Proud of our @NWU_WRG and @NWU_UESM Post doc @anja_erasmus20
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
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。
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
🐟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…
Great work by @NWU_WRG and @NWU_UESM Post Doc Dr Anja Vermaak loading!
New paper in press: Two new species of Microcotylidae Taschenberg, 1879 (Platyhelminthes: Polyopisthocotyla) parasitising Diplodus capensis (Teleostei, Sparidae) off South Africa Soon: parasite-journal.org
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/…
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
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…
🌟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…
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
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: link.springer.com/chapter/10.100… #Myxozoa #Microsporidia rdcu.be/epDxk
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!
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…
Great little news flash by the @theNWU on the publication of our #AquaticParasitology book. @NWU_WRG news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-explo…
When studying the complexity of ecosystems on land or in water one can not (and should not) ignore the interplay between parasites, hosts and ecosystems. In this excellent illustrated chapter, lead Clarise Louvard, the authors explain these complexities. link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…
‼️ From Our Desk to Your Feed ‼️ Thrilled to announce the publication of our latest article (with @apicomplexan, @EcNetherlands, @TruterMarliese and @NicoJSmit1) on blood parasites in marine fish, now available in Parasitology. Open access: doi.org/10.1017/S00311…
Conserving Parasites? Is that even a thing? Indeed it is!! Read all about why and how in this #OpenAccess @SpringerNature chapter on Aquatic Parasitology Conservation lead by @TruterMarliese from the @NWU_WRG & @NRF_SAIAB link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…
Vector of the Month: #Gnathia #Africana, a temporary #ectoparasitic #isopod & the vector transmitting #apicomplexan parasite #Haemogregarina #bigemina among #fish hosts in #SouthAfrica, by @KerryAHadfield @anja_erasmus20 & @NicoJSmit1. @NWU_WRG @theNWU authors.elsevier.com/a/1kzle5Eb1xN6…
Studying or teaching Biology & Life Cycles of Parasitic Arthropoda? Then this #OpenAccess chapter in the newly @SpringerNature book on Aquatic Parasitology edited by Smit & Sures is for you! @NWU_WRG @anja_erasmus20 link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…
Parasite of the Month: #Ceratothoa #famosa, the famous parasitic tongue-replacement #isopod found in the #buccal #cavity of #marine #fish hosts, authored by @KerryAHadfield @anja_erasmus20 & @NicoJSmit1. @NWU_WRG @theNWU authors.elsevier.com/a/1kPJz5Eb1xJI…
In this TrendsTalk, the organizing committee of the XI International Symposium on Fish Parasites #ISFP summarizes the highlights of this conference. #Fish #Health #Parasite #Biodiversity #Conservation #Mexico @NicoJSmit1 cell.com/trends/parasit…