Hedruris spinigera (Nematoda: Spiruridae) in stomachs of perch Perca fluviatilis L. (note) |
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| Authors: | W E Griffiths |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Zoology , University of Canterbury , Private Bag, Christchurch , New Zealand;2. Fish and Wildlife Division , Government of Alberta , O. S. Longman Building, 6909–116 Street, Edmonton , Alberta , Canada , T6H 4P2 |
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| Abstract: | High infestations of the nematode Hedruris spinigera were found in stomachs of perch when they had been feeding on smelt Retropinna retropinna. When perch fed heavily on. smelt, 80% carried Hedruris, but when this food source was not readily available the infection declined rapidly. |
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