Solving a sea otter mystery: Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers track down origin of deadly disease
Acanthocephalan peritonitis kills many southern sea otter pups infected by eating mole crabs that carry parasite eggs from seabird feces in sandy habitats.
Solving a sea otter mystery: Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers track down origin of deadly disease
Acanthocephalan peritonitis, spread through seabirds and mole crabs, causes high mortality in southern sea otter pups, while recent research improves diagnosis and treatment.
