The First Discovery of Paradilepis scolecina (Cestoda: Gryporhynchidae) in the Angara River

Key Points

• This research aims to report the first occurrence of Paradilepis scolecina in the Angara River.
• Described and measured encapsulated merocercoids
• Identified host species as roach Rutilus rutilus
• Conducted field sampling in the Angara River basin
• Three encapsulated merocercoids were found
• The merocercoids were located in the liver of the roach
• Detailed measurements of one merocercoid were provided

Abstract