Table 1 Important species of the genus Acanthocephalus
From: Acanthocephalus
Species | Size (adults, mm; egg, μm) | Final host | Intermediate host | Paratenic host | Geographic distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acanthocephalus anguillae | m 5–7 f 10–35 E 100–125 ×12–14 | Chub, barbel | Asellus aquaticus | Small cyprinid fish* | Europe |
A.. ranae | m 5–12 f 20–60 E 110–130 × 13–16 | Amphibia | Asellus aquaticus | - | Holarctic |