First report of the Asian tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi in the Colombian freshwater fish Parodon magdalenensis

The Asian fish tapeworm (AFT), scientifically known as Schyzocotyle acheilognathi, is a commonly encountered invasive parasite that has great relevance in freshwater ecosystems. This euryxenous cestode has a complex life cycle and includes a wide range of definitive hosts. It has also been reported...

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Main Authors: Astrid Rave, Sara López-Osorio, Manuel Uribe, Carlos Hermosilla, Jenny J. Chaparro-Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1614531/full
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