Monogenean parasites of Lepomis gibbosus Linnaeus introduced into the River Durance, France

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Authors

HAVLÁTOVÁ Lucie ONDRAČKOVÁ Markéta PŘIKRYLOVÁ Iva

Year of publication 2015
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Helminthologia
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Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/helmin-2015-0051
Field Zoology
Keywords non-native fish; invasive species; parasites; sunfish; Monogenea; host introductions
Description The pumpkinseed, Lepomis gibbosus Linnaeus (Centrarchidae), was introduced into the Europe from North America in late 19th century. In this study, we examine monogenean parasites of L. gibbosus from the River Durance in France. We found seven parasite species introduced together with the host: Actinocleidus recurvatus, A. oculatus, Onchocleidus similis, O. dispar, O. acer, Cleidodiscus robustus (Ancyrocephalidae) and Gyrodactylus macrochiri (Gyrodactylidae). Early diporpa (Diplozoidae), accidentally attached to the gills, represent a single parasite species acquired within the area of introduction. Three species, O. acer, C. robustus and G. macrochiri, are reported from Europe for the first time.
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