Preliminary observations on Myxobolus sp from cyprinid fish in Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2000

Authors

Cruz, C (Author) FCUP; Saraiva, A (Author) FCUP; Ferreira, S (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists

Vol. 20

Pages: 65-69

ISSN: 0108-0288

Publisher: FRS Marine Lab.

Indexing

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Scientific classification

FOS: Agrarian Sciences > Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-001-180

Abstract (EN): Spores similar to Myxobolus pseudodispar were observed in Chondrostoma polylepis and Leuciscus cephalus captured in Portugal. This is the first observation of this parasite in Portugal. Although presenting a great uniformity in size and shape, some variation in polar capsules position was seen. Muscle, kidney, urinary ducts, liver, spleen and gills were infected. The prevalence of infection was 71% in C. polylepis and 50% in L. cephalus.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5