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Metacercariae of Strigeidae Parasitizing Amphibians of the Chaco Region in Argentina
: The goal of the present study was to analyze the metacercariae found in adult amphibians collected in the Argentinean Chaco region. A total of 194 frogs, Leptodactylus chaquensis, Leptodactylus latinasus, and Lepidobatrachus laevis was examined for ...
MONIKA I. HAMANN +2 more
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No Tail No Fail: Life Cycles of the Zoogonidae (Digenea)
The Zoogonidae is the only digenean family where known cercariae lack the tail but actively search for the second intermediate host. However, the data on the zoogonid life cycles are scarce. In the present study, we elucidated and verified life cycles of
Georgii Kremnev +6 more
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New occurrences and effects of parasitism by metacercariae in fish eyes have recently been discussed in many studies. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the infection levels of the eye flukes Sphincterodiplostomum musculosumDubois, 1936 ...
Heleno Brandão +5 more
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Fish-borne trematodosis: Potential risk of infection by Ascocotyle (Phagicola) longa (Heterophyidae) [PDF]
Owing to the veterinary and medical importance of heterophyid trematodes, a survey on Ascocotyle (Phagicola) longa in different organs of mullets Mugil liza from Rio de Janeiro was undertaken.
Aikin +49 more
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Clinostomum marginatum metacercaria: Incidence in Smallmouth Bass from a North Arkansas Stream and in vitro Oxygen Consumption Studies [PDF]
Small mouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) captured from Crooked Creek (Marion Co., Arkansas) in the summers of 1977 and 1987 were found to have a high incidence of infection with the metacercaria of Clinostomum marginatum (yellow grub).
Conaway, Howard H. +3 more
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ABSTRACT The pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis) is a key species for recreational and commercial fisheries in Argentina and holds significant aquaculture potential. It has been introduced to various countries worldwide, including Japan, where intensive aquaculture has developed.
Aarón Torres‐Martínez +4 more
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This study reports the occurrence of Austrodiplostomum compactum metacercariae in the freshwater fish Schizodon intermedius (ximborê/piava) from a Neotropical reservoir in the Paranapanema River, state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Igor Paiva Ramos +6 more
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Three new species and a new record of microphallid trematodes from Tasmania, with observations on their in vitro development [PDF]
Four species of microphallid trematodes occurring as metacercariae in the estuarine crab Paragpapsus gaimardii (M. Edw.) at Great Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania, are described from specimens excysted and cultured to maturity in vitro. Gynaecotyla hickmani
Smith, SJ
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Prevalence and species identification of trematode metacercariae in Qiqihar, Northeast China
Fishborne trematode (FBT) is an important group of parasites that are endemic worldwide to a certain extent. However, despite the epidemiological significance, the species and phylogenetic evolution characteristics of FBT metacercariae have not been well
Fengyu Zhang +6 more
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EXCYSTMENT OF CRYPTOCOTYLE LINGUA METACERCARIAE
1. The excystment of C. lingua metacercariae is mediated by the action of digestive enzymes. The same sequence of enzyme solutions as that met with in the host's digestive tract is required.2. Reducing and surface-active agents, and a carbon dioxide atmosphere enhance excystment.3.
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