Publications by authors named "Naoyuki Hioki"
Genetic variability of (Bivalvulida: Myxobolidae) infecting freshwater gobies Gill 1859 (Gobiiformes: Oxudercidae) from rivers in Japan.
Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a myxozoan parasite found in freshwater gobies in Japan, which causes swollen abdomens in infected fish.
- Researchers analyzed genetic sequences from different goby host species and rivers, revealing high nucleotide diversity, especially in the ITS region.
- The study concluded that variations in host species significantly influence genetic differences rather than geographical locations, providing insights into the parasite's spread and its ecological effects on goby hosts.