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Effects of parasitic freshwater mussels on their host fishes: a review.
Rock, Sebastian L; Watz, Johan; Nilsson, P Anders; Österling, Martin.
Afiliação
  • Rock SL; Biology, Karlstad University, 65188 Karlstad, Sweden.
  • Watz J; Biology, Karlstad University, 65188 Karlstad, Sweden.
  • Nilsson PA; Department of Biology - Aquatic Ecology, Lund University, 223 62 Lund, Sweden.
  • Österling M; Biology, Karlstad University, 65188 Karlstad, Sweden.
Parasitology ; 149(14): 1958-1975, 2022 12.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36050917
Freshwater mussels in the order Unionida are highly adapted to parasitize fish for the primary purpose of dispersal. The parasitic larval stage affixes itself to the gills or fins of the host where it becomes encysted in the tissue, eventually excysting to develop into a free-living adult. Research on the parasitic interactions between unionids and their host fishes has garnered attention recently due to the increase in worldwide preservation efforts surrounding this highly endangered and ecologically significant order. With the exception of heavy infestation events, these mussels cause minor effects to their hosts, typically only observable effect in combination with other stressors. Moreover, the range of effect intensities on the host varies greatly with the species involved in the interaction, an effect that may arise from different evolutionary strategies between long- and short-infesting mussels; a distinction not typically made in conservation practices. Lower growth and reduced osmotic potential in infested hosts are commonly observed and correlated with infestation load. These effects are typically also associated with increases in metabolic rate and behaviour indicative of stress. Host fish seem to compensate for this through a combination of rapid wound healing in the parasitized areas and higher ventilation rates. The findings are heavily biased towards Margaritifera margaritifera, a unique mussel not well suited for cross-species generalizations. Furthermore, the small body of molecular and genetic studies should be expanded as many conclusions are drawn from studies on the ultimate effects of glochidiosis rather than proximate studies on the underlying mechanisms.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Bivalves Limite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: Parasitology Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Suécia País de publicação: Reino Unido

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Bivalves Limite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: Parasitology Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Suécia País de publicação: Reino Unido