Abstract
Diplostomum spathaceum (Rudolfi 1819), (Diplostomidae) the fish eye fluke which causes the disease diplostomatosis, was reported in Utah by the Division of Wildlife Resources in 1974. Previous to this date diplostomatosis was suspected to occur in three reservoirs in the state. Diplostomatosis, whi.ch is due to the presence of the metacercarial stage of this parasite, causes cataracts of the lens. The incidence of the disease in Utah has generated public and academic concern.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Life Sciences; Plant and Wildlife Sciences
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Evans, R. Scott, "The incidence and life cycle of Diplostomum spathaceum in Utah" (1976). Theses and Dissertations. 7678.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7678
Date Submitted
1976-04-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd164
Keywords
Liver flukes; Zoology, Utah
Language
English