Azhael
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I´m hoping someone has knowledge about how the parasites of Gammarus work. As far as i know Gammarus are vectors of parasites, which means they are an intermediary host.
Also, the parasits are supossed to pass on fish and birds?
I´m asking because i know a source of wild gammarus where there are no fish, nor aquatic birds. I was wondering if that would mean they are parasite free.
Apparently one parasitic nematode is visible by eye, so you could theoretically select ones without the parasite. However i´d suspect there are several kinds of parasites that affect this invertebrates.
Finally, is there any proof of amphibians being affected by Gammarus parasites?
Any info will be greatly apreciated.
Also, the parasits are supossed to pass on fish and birds?
I´m asking because i know a source of wild gammarus where there are no fish, nor aquatic birds. I was wondering if that would mean they are parasite free.
Apparently one parasitic nematode is visible by eye, so you could theoretically select ones without the parasite. However i´d suspect there are several kinds of parasites that affect this invertebrates.
Finally, is there any proof of amphibians being affected by Gammarus parasites?
Any info will be greatly apreciated.