A proposed ectochory of Galba truncatula snails between wallow sites enhances transmission of Fascioloides magna at gemenc, in Hungary

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.06.004
• Publication Date: 2023-06-16T01:53:24Z
• Authors: Alexandra Juhász; Gábor Majoros

Each year temporary puddles are formed on compacted earth roads as a consequence of heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the large floodplain forests Danube River, Hungary, Central Europe, Hungary. After receding floodwaters, muddy persist from spring to mid-fall, where they densely populated by Galba truncatula snails an annual basis. These sole intermediate host Fascioloides magna liver fluke deer forest. According field observations, G. is very rare species banks river branches lakes within forest but always appears aggregations these semi-natural potholes. Red (Cervus elaphus) leave their droppings while wallow mud, therefore encounter miracidia F. frequently. Snails not able dig themselves into tamp soil destroyed wheels vehicles which drive down autumn end winter. Therefore, colonize regularly every spring. Since there no connection between distant puddles, it supposed that wild boars repeatedly introduce each carrying with help stuck fur wallow. This method transport supported fact shell remnants can be found bark rubbing trunks situated nearby wallows. It seems sequential creation sites repeated introduction enhance likelihood for trematode infect both hosts.