Impact ID6146
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThird-stage larval Anguillicola crassus can infect amphibians and aquatic insects. This indicates that amphibians and larval aquatic insects can act as paratenic hosts. When these species are consumed, the infection can likely be passed to eels.
Reference40974
Cost 
LocationBohemia, Czech Republic

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