Nematodes infest winter-active chironomids in Minnesota trout streams

Main Article Content

Hannah Bodmer
Corrie Nyquist

Abstract

We present preliminary findings of the effects of nematode infestation on winter-active chironomid biology, and how short-term temperature spikes could affect host-parasite interactions. Results are limited but indicate nematodes may infest winter-active chironomid communities and significantly affect host chironomid biology. Further research on winter-active insects should include investigations into nematode parasitism to better understand how climate change will affect chironomid survival at the population and community level.


.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Article Details

How to Cite
Bodmer, H., & Nyquist, C. (2022). Nematodes infest winter-active chironomids in Minnesota trout streams. CHIRONOMUS Journal of Chironomidae Research, (35), 54-57. https://doi.org/10.5324/cjcr.v0i35.5029
Section
Short Communication