Potential Role of the Eastern Mosquitofish (<i>Gambusia holbrooki</i>) in the Spread of the Harmful Fish Parasite, Asian Tapeworm <i>Schyzocotyle</i> (<i>Bothriocephalus</i>) <i>acheilognathi</i>

Potential Role of the Eastern Mosquitofish (<i>Gambusia holbrooki</i>) in the Spread of the Harmful Fish Parasite, Asian Tapeworm <i>Schyzocotyle</i> (<i>Bothriocephalus</i>) <i>acheilognathi</i>

Biological control of undesirable organisms and pathogens often involves the introduction of alien species into new regions. However, alien species themselves pose a potential threat to local ecosystems and economies. The Eastern mosquitofish <i>Gambusia holbrooki</i> is recognised as a...

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Main Authors: Daria I. Lebedeva, Andrey B. Petrovskiy, Andrey N. Reshetnikov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Parasitologia
Subjects:
Black Sea
<i>Bothriocephalus acheilognathi</i>
Cyprinodontiformes
invasive fish
malaria biocontrol
parasites
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6772/4/4/31
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