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The impact of habitat on distribution of Giant liver fluke (Fascioloides magna) in eastern Croatia

Cervid infection by giant liver fluke (Fascioloides magna) is very important problem in Europe. The aim of our research was to determine the impact of habitat, especially soil and plants cover, on distribution of mentioned disease in deer game. The survey was carried out during 2001 – 2004 in eastern Croatia. Samples had been taken from different habitats in order to determine the presence of this parasite. For monitoring were used qualitative coprological tests. The highest number of invaded deer’ s was determined in forestry-flooded areas near Danube with prevalence of 35 – 60%. In forestry habitats with mostly unfolded areas, with related flora characteristic for dry soil, presence of giant liver fluke wasn’ t valid. Moor, as well as aquatic plant structure which characterise it, have very important role for expansion of giant liver fluke, and especially for his intermediate host Lymnaea (Galba) truncatula.

Fascioloides magna ; red deer ; Cervus elaphus ; habitat ; soil ; plant ; Croatia

Proceedings of the VII. Alps-Adria Scientific Workshop, 28 April-2 May 2008, Stara Lesna, Slovakia. Part III