New Parasite Discovered; Infects Waterfowl, Other Species

Microbiologists at Oregon State University have discovered a new species of “myxozoan” parasite that has been found for the first time to infect a warm blooded animal – in this case, ducks - after evolving from its relatives that are common in cold-blooded fish and aquatic worms.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news125682094.html">New Parasite Discovered; Infects Waterfowl, Other Species</a></p> <p>Microbiologists at Oregon State University have discovered a new species of “myxozoan” parasite that has been found for the first time to infect a warm blooded animal – in this case, ducks - after evolving from its relatives that are common in cold-blooded fish and aquatic worms.</p>