Incidence of the leech Actinobdella pediculata on freshwater drum in Lake Erie
Journal of Great Lakes Research
By: Michael T. Bur
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Abstract
Actinobdella pediculata (Glossiphoniidae), a freshwater leech, was found attached to freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) from western Lake Erie during 1991 through 1993. The animal was first observed during routine examinations of freshwater drum collected in May 1991. The leeches were usually attached to the inside, lower portion of the opercula near the isthmus. Incidence of attachment increased with freshwater drum age and length. No noticeable adverse effects on the fish from attachment by the leech were noted.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Incidence of the leech Actinobdella pediculata on freshwater drum in Lake Erie |
| Series title | Journal of Great Lakes Research |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0380-1330(94)71194-1 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 768 |
| Last page | 770 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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