Hirschmanniella caudacrena on Vallisneria spriralis from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- Intended for planting: aquatic plants
- Hazard
- Hirschmanniella caudacrena - {}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? A tiny worm called Hirschmanniella caudacrena may be on some water plants sold for ponds.
What's happening? Plants from the Netherlands might have this worm. Sweden found it and told sellers.
Does this affect me? If you have water plants from the Netherlands, check them now.
What should I do? Ask your garden shop or doctor if you are worried about your plants.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: aquatic plants · Hazard: Hirschmanniella caudacrena - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Sweden
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