The occurrence and pathological effects of Stephanostomum tenue (Digenea: Acanthocolpidae) metacercariae in elvers of the American eel |
| |
| Authors: | K. Oliveira R. A. Campbell |
| |
| Affiliation: | Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, U.S.A. |
| |
| Abstract: | This is the first record of the American eel, Anguilla rostrata , as an intermediate host of Stephanostomum tenue . Metacercariae occurred most frequently in the pericardial cavity of elvers where they often produce severe distention of the thoracic region and impeded swimming. |
| |
| Keywords: | Stephanostomum tenue metacercariae parasite American eel Anguilla rostrata elver |
|
