Parasites, pathogens and commensals in the "low-impact" non-native amphipod host Gammarus roeselii.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whilst vastly understudied, pathogens of non-native species (NNS) are increasingly recognised as important threats to native wildlife. This study builds upon recent recommendations for improved screening for pathogens in NNS by focusing on populations of Gammarus roeselii in Chojna, north-western Poland. At this location, and in other parts of continental Europe, G. roeselii is considered a well-established and relatively 'low-impact' invader, with little understanding about its underlying pathogen profile and even less on potential spill-over of these pathogens to native species.

Results

Using a combination of histological, ultrastructural and phylogenetic approaches, we define a pathogen profile for non-native populations of G. roeselii in Poland. This profile c

SUBMITTER: Bojko J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5397875 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature