The Spatial Distribution of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) Ectoparasites and the Effect of Chemical Water Quality Parameters on Ectoparasite Spatial Niche Size

• Published in: Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Natural Sciences Vol. 72; no. 4; pp. 236 - 243
• Main Authors: Zolovs, Maksims, Priekule, Madara, Gasperovich, Olesia, Kolesnikova, Jelena, Osipovs, Sergejs, Spuņģis, Voldemārs
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Riga Sciendo 01.08.2018; De Gruyter Poland
• Subjects: Abiotic factors; Annual variations; boreal lake; Dissolved oxygen; Ectoparasites; Fish; Latvia; niche size model; Nitrates; Organic chemistry; Parameters; Perca fluviatilis; perch; Phosphates; Seasonal variations; Spatial distribution; Species; Sulfates; water parameters; Water quality

Seasonal changes of abiotic factors and their influence on parasite occurrence have repeatedly been studied. Most of the studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of water physicochemical parameters on changes in the intensity of infection, prevalence and component community of a number of...