The bacterial community associated with the leech Myzobdella lugubris Leidy 1851 (Hirudinea: Piscicolidae) from Lake Erie, Michigan, USA
Leeches are widespread in the Great Lakes Basin, yet their potential to harbor disease-causing agents has not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to identify the bacterial community of the commonly occurring leech, Myzobdella lugubris, within the Lake Erie Watershed. Leech samples were...
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Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2010-06-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2010172113 |