Life cycle and development of the marine leech Branchellion lobata (Hirudinea: Piscicolidae), from round stingrays, Urobatis halleri, from southern California
Abstract During captivity, round stingrays, Urobatis halleri, became infected with the marine leech Branchellion lobata. When adult leeches were deprived of blood meal, they experienced a rapid decrease in body mass and did not survive beyond 25 days. If kept in aquaria with host rays, B. lobata fed...
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2024-08-01
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| Sraith: | Scientific Reports |
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| Rochtain ar líne: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-69078-z |
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