World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
František Moravec

František Moravec

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
36
Citations
8831
World Ranking
7013
National Ranking
43

Overview

František Moravec is affiliated with the Czech Academy of Sciences in the Czech Republic. Their research predominantly spans environmental science with specific focus areas in ecology, parasitology, small animals, oceanography, and global and planetary change.

Their main research topics include:

  • Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
  • Helminth infection and control
  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Marine Biology and Ecology Research
  • Nematode management and characterization studies
  • Ichthyology and Marine Biology
  • Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies

Moravec has published extensively in several scientific journals. The most frequent publication venues include:

  • Systematic Parasitology
  • Folia Parasitologica
  • Parasite
  • Acta Parasitologica
  • Parasitology Research

Recent papers authored by Moravec demonstrate a focus on nematode parasites and their taxonomy, genetics, and host relationships. These include:

  • "Morphological and genetic description of two new species of philometrid nematodes (Philometridae) parasitic in needlefishes (Belonidae) from estuaries of Florida, USA," 2021, Folia Parasitologica
  • "Erection of Euterranova n. gen. and Neoterranova n. gen. (Nematoda, Anisakidae), with the description of E. dentiduplicata n. sp. and new records of two other anisakid nematodes from sharks off New Caledonia," 2020, Parasite
  • "New records of cucullanid nematodes from marine fishes off New Caledonia, with descriptions of five new species of Cucullanus (Nematoda, Cucullanidae)," 2020, Parasite
  • "New records of anisakid nematodes from marine fishes off New Caledonia, with descriptions of five new species of Raphidascaris (Ichthyascaris) (Nematoda, Anisakidae)," 2020, Parasite

An additional relevant publication, co-authored with Diane P. Barton, focuses on phylogenetic relationships of philometrid nematodes:

  • "Phylogenetic relationships of philometrid nematodes (Philometridae Baylis & Daubney, 1926) inferred from 18S rRNA, with molecular characterisation of recently described species," 2021, Parasitology Research

Frequent co-authors associated with Moravec's research include:

  • Jean-Lou Justine
  • Shokoofeh Shamsi
  • Micah D. Bakenhaster
  • Diane P. Barton
  • Atheer H. Ali

Best Publications

  • Parasitic Nematodes of Freshwater Fishes of Europe

    František Moravec

  • Nematodes of Freshwater Fishes of the Neotropical Region

    František Moravec

  • Dracunculoid and Anguillicoloid Nematodes Parasitic in Vertebrates

    František Moravec

  • Some aspects of the taxonomy and biology of adult spirurine nematodes parasitic in fishes: a review.

    Frantisek Moravec

  • Some aspects of the taxonomy and biology of dracunculoid nematodes parasitic in fishes: a review.

    František Moravec

  • Trichinelloid Nematodes: Parasitic in Cold-Blooded Vertebrates

    Frantisek Moravec

  • Phylogenetic relationships of some spirurine nematodes (Nematoda: Chromadorea: Rhabditida: Spirurina) parasitic in fishes inferred from SSU rRNA gene sequences.

    Eva Cernotíková;Ales Horák;Frantisek Moravec

  • Revision of the genus Anguillicola Yamaguti, 1935 (Nematoda: Anguillicolidae) of the swimbladder of eels, including descriptions of two new species, A. novaezelandiae sp. n. and A. papernai sp. n.

    F. Moravec;H. Taraschewski

  • Amphibians and larvae of aquatic insects as new paratenic hosts of Anguillicola crassus (Nematoda: Dracunculoidea), a swimbladder parasite of eels

    Moravec F;Skoríková B

  • A synthesis of our current knowledge of philometrid nematodes, a group of increasingly important fish parasites.

    Frantisek Moravec;Isaure de Buron

  • Evolutionary relationships of Spirurina (Nematoda: Chromadorea: Rhabditida) with special emphasis on dracunculoid nematodes inferred from SSU rRNA gene sequences.

    Martina Wijová;Martina Wijová;František Moravec;Aleš Horák;Aleš Horák;Julius Lukeš;Julius Lukeš

  • Experimental studies on the development of Contracaecum rudolphii (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in copepod and fish paratenic hosts.

    František Moravec

  • Helminth parasites of Epinephelus morio (Pisces: Serranidae) of the Yucatan Peninsula, southeastern Mexico.

    Moravec F;Vidal-Martínez Vm;Vargas-Vázquez J;Vivas-Rodríguez C

  • Revision of capillariid nematodes (subfamily Capillariinae) parasitic in fishes

    František Moravec

  • Helminths of freshwater fishes in the reservoir of the Hydroelectric Power Station of Itaipu, Paraná, Brazil

    Anna Kohn;Frantisek Moravec;Simone C. Cohen;Carla Canzi

  • An annotated list of parasites (Isopoda, Copepoda, Monogenea, Digenea, Cestoda and Nematoda) collected in groupers (Serranidae, Epinephelinae) in New Caledonia emphasizes parasite biodiversity in coral reef fish.

    Jean-Lou Justine;Ian Beveridge;Geoffrey A Boxshall;Rod A Bray

  • An annotated list of fish parasites (Isopoda, Copepoda, Monogenea, Digenea, Cestoda, Nematoda) collected from Snappers and Bream (Lutjanidae, Nemipteridae, Caesionidae) in New Caledonia confirms high parasite biodiversity on coral reef fish

    Jean-Lou Justine;Ian Beveridge;Geoffrey A Boxshall;Rodney A Bray

  • Some philometrid nematodes (Philometridae), including four new species of Philometra , from marine fishes off New Caledonia

    František Moravec;Jean-Lou Justine

  • SOME FISH NEMATODES FROM FRESH WATERS IN HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    F Moravec;K Nagasawa;S Urawa

  • Some nematodes and acanthocephalans from exotic ornamental freshwater fishes imported into Germany.

    František Moravec;Jan Wolter;Wolfgang Körting

  • Nematodes parasitic in fishes of cenotes (= sinkholes) of the Peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico. Part 1. Adults

    F Moravec;C Vivas-Rodríguez;T Scholz;J Vargas-Vázquez

  • New data on dracunculoid nematodes from fishes off New Caledonia, including four new species of Philometra (Philometridae) and Ichthyofilaria (Guyanemidae).

    Frantisek Moravec;Jean-Lou Justine

Frequent Co-Authors

Tomáš Scholz
Tomáš Scholz Czech Academy of Sciences
Horst Taraschewski
Horst Taraschewski Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Pin Nie
Pin Nie Chinese Academy of Sciences
Roman Kuchta
Roman Kuchta Czech Academy of Sciences
Ian Beveridge
Ian Beveridge University of Melbourne
Vladimíra Hanzelová
Vladimíra Hanzelová Institute of Parasitology
Julius Lukeš
Julius Lukeš Czech Academy of Sciences
David I. Gibson
David I. Gibson Natural History Museum
Shokoofeh Shamsi
Shokoofeh Shamsi Charles Sturt University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Ecology and Evolution opens doors to a range of online degree options and career pathways. Many students interested in environmental science often choose interdisciplinary programs, which allow for the integration of multiple subjects. If you’re looking to combine your interests, online interdisciplinary studies admissions and costs can help you understand flexible paths and affordable choices.

For those considering careers beyond research roles, related fields like information science and digital communication are popular. The average cost of mlis degree us provides insight into what it takes to pursue a master’s in library and information science, an in-demand area that supports scientific data management.

If communicating science fascinates you, digital design skills are valuable. Check out these online graphic design degree programs suitable for creating educational or outreach materials. Alternatively, a strong background in history can deepen your understanding of environmental changes; look into an online history master's degree to broaden your expertise.

Best Scientists Citing František Moravec

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles