First report of the intracellular fish parasite Sphaerothecum destruens associated with the invasive topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva) in France
Sphaerothecum destruens has emerged as a serious parasite of fish. Its life cycle, as well as its association with Asian cyprinids, allows it to infect a wide range of hosts. The topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva), an invasive species that has rapidly colonized Europe, has been shown to be a hea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2016-01-01
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Series: | Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2016031 |