[Appearance of Anguillicola australiensis Johnston and Mawson, 1940 (Dracuncoloidea: Anguillicolidae) in Anguilla anguilla of Lake Bracciano]
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[Appearance of Anguillicola australiensis Johnston and Mawson, 1940 (Dracuncoloidea: Anguillicolidae) in Anguilla anguilla of Lake Bracciano]
Abstract
Anguillicola australiensis Johnston and Mawson, 1940 is redescribed and reported for the first time from Anguilla anguilla of Lake Bracciano (Rome-Italy). It is suggested that the appearance of Anguillicola australiensis in european eels might be in relation with intercontinental live eels transfers.