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I have come across several of my amber snails the past couple of years to be infected with the leucochlordian parasite. It is always brown banded so I...
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Leucochloridium variae #679183
Asked January 19, 2021, 12:29 AM EST
I have come across several of my amber snails the past couple of years to be infected with the leucochlordian parasite. It is always brown banded so I am assuming L.variae Can I send you one this spring/summer when they begin to be a to e again to identify this parasite to the species level please. Also I wondered if you don’t deal with snail parasites could you refer me to someone that can please. I
Genesee County Michigan
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Hi Sarah,
Unfortunately, I have very little experience in identifying snails and I have no experience in identifying zombie parasites. Also I don't know anybody that works with snails or snail parasites. Sorry.
Howard
Thanks anyways I appreciate your time in replying to me
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