Impact ID9633
Impact TypeDisease/Parasite/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionWhile not documented for this species in the Great Lakes, adult digenean parasites tend not to severely impact their definitive host. Infection of first and second hosts may result in castration (due to invasion of host gonads) and decreased fitness (due to diversion of host energy to parasite nutrition).
Reference42748
Cost 
LocationGreat Lakes, USA

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