Shrimp aquaculture industry has steadily increased with demand and development of
aquaculture technology. In recent years, frequent diseases have become a major risk factor …

Parasitic Aphanomyces species are a global threat to agri-and aquaculture, causing
multimillion USD damage every year. Via the global trade, Aphanomyces has spread across …

The crayfish plague is an emerging infectious disease caused by the pathogen
Aphanomyces astaci (Oomycota), which is responsible for the decimation of Eurasian …

Simple Summary Freshwater crayfish play critical roles in their ecosystems; however, non-
native species are increasingly threatening native crayfish populations worldwide. Here, we …

The crayfish plague, caused by the pathogen Aphanomyces astaci, is a pandemic disease
endemic to North America that has been devastating susceptible crayfish populations in …

Pathogen spores have been recognized as prey with implications for resource dynamics,
energy transfer and disease transmission. In aquatic ecosystems, filter-feeders are able to …

Biological invasions are among the main threats to the diversity of freshwater ecosystems,
particularly invasions of freshwater crayfishes, which have negatively impacted native …

Invasive crayfish are among the major threats to freshwater ecosystems, with the signal
crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus, being one of the most successful crayfish invaders in …

Oomycete pathogens in freshwaters, such as Saprolegnia parasitica and Aphanomyces
astaci, are responsible for fish/crayfish population declines in the wild and disease …

The invasive Australian redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) has a long history of
introduction in Mexico. Since its introduction in 1986 for aquaculture production purposes, it …