Nematode eel parasite found inside acanthocephalan cysts - a "Trojan horse" strategy?

Nematode eel parasite found inside acanthocephalan cysts - a "Trojan horse" strategy?

Abstract Background The invasive eel parasite Anguillicoloides crassus (syn. Anguillicola crassus) is considered one of the major causes for the decline of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) panmictic population. It impairs the swim bladder function and reduces swimming performance of its host. Th...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Emde, Sonja Rueckert, Judith Kochmann, Klaus Knopf, Bernd Sures, Sven Klimpel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Anguillicoloides crassus
Invasive species
Neogobius melanostomus
Life cycle strategy
Parasite infection
Intermediate host
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-014-0504-8

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