Main Ref: | 193 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Anchor worm Disease |
Other names: | @Lernaeenicus@ Infestation |
Caus. agent: | Lernaeenicus sprattae |
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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. | |
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Mortality and seasonality | ||
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picture (AnchorD0.jpg) by Möller, H. |