More information on Anchor worm Disease
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Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Anchor worm Disease  
Other names: @Lernaeenicus@ Infestation  
Caus. agent: Lernaeenicus sprattae  
Group:    
Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease:
 Skins and/or fins  Belly  Swimming behavior
 Gills  Anus  Other behavior
 Eyes  Viscera Afflicted  Other symptoms
Fish affected: Clupeidae   
Symptoms: Parasite 30 mm in length hanging from the eye.   
Treatments:    
Prophylaxis:   
Remarks:   
Mortality and seasonality
Mortality:  
Seasonality:
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