A note on the infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Osteichthyes, Scombridae) by Kudoa sp (Myxozoa: Multivalvulida)

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Eiras, JC (Author) Other; Lima, JTAX (Author) Other; Cruz, CF (Author) FCUP; Saraiva, A (Author) FCUP

Journal

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Title: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY

Vol. 74

Pages: 164-166

ISSN: 1519-6984

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Biological sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00A-4D6

DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.23712

Abstract (EN): The infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis by the myxozoan Kudoa sp. is reported. The parasites formed plasmodiae inside the skeletal muscle fibres. The spores were quadrate in apical view and bell-like shaped in lateral view, containing four equally sized more or less rounded polar capsules. No detrimental effects were observed in the host, namely muscle liquefaction. The importance of these parasites is discussed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3