Parasites of Selected Freshwater Snails in the Eastern Murray Darling Basin, Australia.

ABSTRACT: Aquatic snails serve an important role in the ecosystem. They also play an essential role in the life cycle of many parasites as hosts and may pose risks to animal and human health. In Australia, the role of snails in the transmission of parasites of livestock is well studied. However, despite the country's unique biodiversity and wildlife, little is known about the role of snails in the transmission and survival of parasites in other ecosystems, including aquatic and aquaculture systems. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of parasites in freshwater snails in the eastern Murray Darling Basin. A total of 275 snails were collected from various localities, including aquaculture fishery ponds and natural creeks during the summer and autumn months in the southern hemisphere. Three dif

SUBMITTER: Barton DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9223292 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature