Monogenean parasites of introduced pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus (Centrarchidae) in the Danube River Basin
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Year of publication | 2011 |
Type | Article in Periodical |
Magazine / Source | Journal of Helminthology |
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Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X10000805 |
Field | Ecology |
Keywords | GENERIC REVISION; SYSTEMATICS; MUELLER; ANCYROCEPHALIDAE; ACTINOCLEIDUS; ONTARIO |
Description | The pumpkinseed, Lepomis gibbosus, a centrarchid fish native to eastern North America, was introduced into Europe at the end of the 19th century. Lepomis gibbosus now represents one of the most successful of introduced fish species, having spread widely throughout many European countries. In this study, we collected monogenean parasites of L. gibbosus from four sites in the Danube River Basin. We recorded four monogenean species: Gyrodactylus sp., probably acquired in the area of introduction, and Onchocleidus similis, O. dispar and Actinocleidus recurvatus, species introduced together with their host. |
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