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- Over the last century, Bison bonasus has been found to host 88 different parasite species, including protozoa, trematodes, nematodes, and various ectoparasites like mites and ticks.
- Most of these parasites are similar to those found in other bovids and cervids, with a noticeable rise in species richness linked to the size of the bison population, their living conditions (captive or wild), and interactions with other ruminants.
- Recent findings highlight the importance of monitoring new parasite species in European bison, focusing on their harmful effects and implications for conservation efforts.
Article Abstract
During the last century the recorded parasite fauna of Bison bonasus includes 88 species. These are 22 species of protozoa, 4 trematode species, 4 cestode species, 43 nematode species, 7 mites, 4 Ixodidae ticks, 1 Mallophaga species, 1 Anoplura, and 2 Hippoboscidae flies. There are few monoxenous parasites, the majority of parasites are typical for other Bovidae and Cervidae species and many are newly acquired from Cervidae. This is an evident increased trend in the parasite species richness, in both the prevalence and intensity of infections, which is associated with the bison population size, host status (captive breeding or free-ranging) and the possibility of contact with other ruminant species. In light of the changes to parasite species richness during the last decades, special emphasis shall be given to new parasite species reported in European bison, their pathogenicity and potential implications for conservation.
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