Diphyllobothrium spp. are a genus of large tapeworms commonly known as fish tapeworms, which primarily infect freshwater fish and can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish. This genus is significant in wildlife parasitology, as it highlights the interactions between aquatic ecosystems and the health of wildlife and humans alike.
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