| MainRef: | Arthur, J.R. and S. Lumanlan-Mayo 1997 | ||
| Disease name: | Anchor worm Disease Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) | ||
| Country: | Philippines | Year: | |
| Locality: | to be filled | ||
| Diseases occurred in: | eggs | fry | females | in the wild |
| larvae | juveniles | males | in culture |
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| Intensity: | Mortality: | ||
| Type of culture: | Water temp.: | ||
| Remarks: | The parasites head is commonly embedded in the eye, nostril, and musculature of the host. With the body portruding externally. Imported goldfish from Hongkong for the aquarium fish trade was reported to be the source of the parasite which were examined in Quezon City. | ||
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