Checklist of Parasites of Liza haematocheila
Author Information
Author(s): Aneta Kostadinova
Primary Institution: Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Hypothesis
How does the translocation of Liza haematocheila affect its parasite fauna?
Conclusion
The checklist reveals that many parasite species were lost and gained after the introduction of Liza haematocheila into new environments.
Supporting Evidence
- The study compiled data from 53 publications in various languages.
- A total of 69 species of parasites were identified in Liza haematocheila.
- The research highlights the importance of data quality in host-parasite studies.
Takeaway
This study lists the parasites of a fish called Liza haematocheila and shows that when the fish moved to a new place, it lost some parasites but also picked up new ones.
Methodology
Data were compiled from 53 publications and the Host-Parasite Database at the Natural History Museum, London.
Potential Biases
Bias due to re-iteration of records and lack of citations in many cases.
Limitations
Many records are non-documented and questionable, affecting data reliability.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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