Theromyzon maculosum (Rathke, 1862) as a vector of potentially pathogenic fungi in aquatic ecosystems
The aim of the study was to check the integument and alimentary tract of Theromyzon for the occurrence of fungi. Moreover, the mycological purity of water sources from which leeches were collected was analyzed. The potential role of the duck leech Theromyzon maculosum in transmitting pathogenic fung...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224423000664 |