Dynamics of distribution of Planorbis planorbis, Linnaeus, 1758 and their contamination by Paramphistomum spp. cercaria in biothopes of pastures of the Vologda area

Abstract

The spread of freshwater mussles Planorbis planorbis that act as primary intermediate host of trematodes of the family Paramphistomidae is studied. The results of studies of seasonal dynamics of mussels infestation with paramphistomum cercaria on pastures of the Vologda region are given

Keywords

• biotope
• planorbides
• cercaria
• contamination
• dynamics
• season
• cattle
• vologda region