Descriptions of the different imrnature stages (redia, cercaria, and metacercaria) and adult stage of Centrocestus formosanus (Nishigori) are presented. Between 32 and 36 circumoral spines are generally reported for the C.
Luz Elena Hernández +2 more
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Parasitic fauna of farmed freshwater ornamental sutchi catfish (Pangasiandon hypophthalmus) and silver dollar (Metynnis hypsauchen) in Alborz province, Iran. [PDF]
(a) Double‐paired marginal hooks (arrowheads) of Ancyrocephalus sp., isolated from the gills of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus and stained using carmine. (b) Frontal view of Ancyrocephalus sp. with double‐paired anchor hooks isolated from the gills. (c) Wet mount preparation from the gills of P. hypophthalmus showed infestation with Ancyrocephalus sp. (d)
Rahmati-Holasoo H +4 more
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Infecção natural de Poecilia reticulata (Actinopterygii: Poeciliidae) por metacercárias na represa da Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil [PDF]
Visando ampliar o conhecimento sobre a helmintofauna de Poecilia reticulata, 60 exemplares foram coletados na represa da Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, nos meses de março e abril de 2011. Do total de espécimes de P.
Hudson Alves PINTO, Alan Lane de MELO
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Re-evaluation of certain aspects of the EFSA Scientific Opinion of April 2010 on risk assessment of parasites in fishery products, based on new scientific data. Part 2. [PDF]
Abstract The objective of this opinion was to determine if any wild caught fish species, originating from specific fishing grounds and consumed in the EU/EFTA could be considered free of zoonotic parasites. In this Opinion the term ‘fishery products’ only refers to fresh finfish.
EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) +25 more
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Metacercariae of Centrocestus formosanus in goldfish (Carassius auratus L.) imported into Croatia [PDF]
Abstract The presence of metacercariae of Centrocestus formosanus was detected on the gills of goldfish (Carassius auratus L.) imported from Singapore and obtained from two pet shops. This is the first report of the parasite in Croatia. The histopathological changes observed lead to the conclusion that the infection could be one of the ...
Gjurčević E. +6 more
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A global review of problematic and pathogenic parasites of farmed tilapia
Abstract Over the past 80 years, tilapia have been translocated globally for aquaculture; active production is recorded in >124 countries. Of 7 million tonnes of tilapia produced in aquaculture, 79% is from 79 countries outside the natural range of tilapia.
Andrew P. Shinn +15 more
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Abstract Some trematode metacercariae, including marine digeneans belonging to the genus Cryptocotyle, induce black spots in target tissues due to the attraction of fish host melanophores. To promote precise quantification of infection, the counting of black spots has to be confirmed by reliable quantification of metacercariae after tissue digestion ...
Maureen Duflot +4 more
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New records of digenetic trematodes infecting Melanoides tuberculata (O.F. Müller, 1774) in Florida, USA [PDF]
Melanoides tuberculata is a well-known invasive, freshwater snail and intermediate host for many species of parasitic trematodes. Despite being well established in Florida’s freshwater systems, little work has been conducted to document the associated ...
Chadwick, Michael A. +2 more
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A study on ectoparasites in Indian Mackerel, Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1817) of Thiruvananthapuram coast, South India [PDF]
Parasitic infestation in marine fish requires urgent attention, especially those that infect economically important fishes, which affect their aesthetic quality and palatability.
Mangalathettu, Binumon Thankachan +3 more
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Leuciscus vorax Heckel, 1848 Fish as a New Host of Two Parasites, Crustacean Parasite Lamproglena chinensis and the Excysts Metacercaria Centrocestus formosanus Phase for the First Time in Iraq [PDF]
تم جمع عشرة اسماك شلك Leuciscus vorax Heckel, 1848 خلال الفترة من 15/6 لغاية 15/9 للسنة 2020 من نهر المشروع المرتبط مع نهر الفرات في مدينة المسيب وبعد تشريح وفحص العينات تم عزل طفيليين هما، القشري الطفيلي Lamproglena chinensis و المتكيس ...
Al-Sa\u27adi1, Bashar Abdul-Hussain
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