Csivincsik, Á.; Halász, T.; Nagy, G. The Large American Liver Fluke (Fascioloides magna): A Survivor’s Journey through a Constantly Changing World. Parasitologia2023, 3, 300-326.
Csivincsik, Á.; Halász, T.; Nagy, G. The Large American Liver Fluke (Fascioloides magna): A Survivor’s Journey through a Constantly Changing World. Parasitologia 2023, 3, 300-326.
Csivincsik, Á.; Halász, T.; Nagy, G. The Large American Liver Fluke (Fascioloides magna): A Survivor’s Journey through a Constantly Changing World. Parasitologia2023, 3, 300-326.
Csivincsik, Á.; Halász, T.; Nagy, G. The Large American Liver Fluke (Fascioloides magna): A Survivor’s Journey through a Constantly Changing World. Parasitologia 2023, 3, 300-326.
Abstract
The large American liver fluke (Fascioloides magna) is considered an invasive trematode parasite in Europe. Its origin dates back before the Cretaceous-Paleogene Mass Extinction, after which it survived at least three population bottlenecks, and successful host switches before it arrived in Europe. The authors review the evolutionary history of F. magna, the distribution by its ancient proboscidean hosts and the probable drivers of switch to the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). The review collects knowledge on the biology of intermediate hosts, which help understand the factors that influence the epidemiology of F. magna in aquatic ecosystems. The authors demonstrate the adaptation potential of the parasite by data from both the North American and the European endemics. Finally, the study calls attention to the epidemiological risk of human induced global change, with a special interest to the invasive snail species, Pseudosuccinea columella.
Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology
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