Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) has invaded the Mississippi River and is a potential threat to native mollusks. During prior diet research, we discovered that fluke Aspidogaster conchicola, mollusk parasite, occurs regularly in gastrointestinal tract of Carp. The remains fish intestines for extended periods after consumed its host. Flukes were found 33% wild examined, numbers ranged from 1 ...
