Main Ref: | 108748 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Mawsonascaris infestation |
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Caus. agent: | Mawsonascaris parva |
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Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
Fish affected: | Himantura randalli | |
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Remarks: | Prevalence and intensity of infection in the stomach: 1 of 8 fish were infected with intensity of 5 specimens. Infestation occurred in the Arabian Gulf, off Khor Al-Ummia, Basrah, Iraq. | |
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