Ligula intestinalis
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Species: | L. intestinalis
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Ligula intestinalis |
Ligula intestinalis is a tapeworm of fish, fish-eating birds and copepods, with species from each group featuring in its complex life cycle.[1]
References
- ^ Achim Trubiroha; Sabrina N. Frank; Sven Wuertz; Hana Kroupova; Bernd Sures; Werner Kloas. "Effects of the tapeworm Ligula intestinalis on biomarkers of endocrine disruption (ED) in roach (Cyprinidae, Rutilus rutilus)" (PDF). Cefic Long-range Research Initiative.[permanent dead link]