Digenetic trematodes of fishes from the Galapagos Islands and the neighboring Pacific

A comprehensive survey of digenetic trematodes in Galápagos fish populations revealed that 82 species of Digenea parasites were found across nearly 100 different host species, with approximately 43% of the 532 examined fishes harboring these parasites. This high prevalence underscores the rich parasitic diversity in the region's marine ecosystems. The study, conducted during the third Allan Hancock Expedition to the Galápagos Islands in 1934, employed a thorough examination of fish specimens, many of which were identified by experts at the U.S. National Museum. The findings contribute significantly to our understanding of parasite-host dynamics in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Manter, Harold Winfred, 1898-. (2018). Digenetic trematodes of fishes from the Galapagos Islands and the neighboring Pacific [Dataset]. University of Southern California Digital Library (USC.DL). https://doi.org/10.25549/HANCOCK-C82-14620