Different host exploitation strategies in two zebra mussel-trematode systems: adjustments of host life history traits.

The zebra mussel is the intermediate host for two digenean trematodes, Phyllodistomum folium and Bucephalus polymorphus, infecting gills and the gonad respectively. Many gray areas exist relating to the host physiological disturbances associated with these infections, and the strategies used by thes...

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Main Authors: Laëtitia Minguez, Thierry Buronfosse, Laure Giambérini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3309008?pdf=render