Associations
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Animal / parasite / endoparasite
Acanthocephalus lucii endoparasitises anterior intestine of Anguilla anguilla
Animal / parasite / endoparasite
encapsulated cystacanth of Acanthocephalus lucii endoparasitises haemocoel of Asellus aquaticus
Other: sole host/prey
Acanthocephalus lucii: Brief Summary
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Acanthocephalus lucii, also known as the fish acanthocephalan, the spiny-headed worm, or the thorny-headed worm of fish, is a species of parasitic worms belonging to the family Echinorhynchidae.
It is native to Europe.
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Distribution
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non-marine origin (but recorded from the sea)
Gibson, D.I. (2001). Acanthocephala, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 176-177
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