Preliminary observations on Myxobolus sp from cyprinid fish in Portugal

Authors
Cruz, C Saraiva, A Ferreira, S
Citation
C. Cruz et al., Preliminary observations on Myxobolus sp from cyprinid fish in Portugal, B EUR ASS F, 20(2), 2000, pp. 65-69
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
BULLETIN OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS
ISSN journal
01080288 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
65 - 69
Database
ISI
SICI code
0108-0288(2000)20:2<65:POOMSF>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Spores similar to Myxobolus pseudodispar were observed in Chondrostoma poly lepis and Leuciscus cephalus captured in Portugal. This is the first observ ation of this parasite in Portugal. Although presenting a great uniformity in size and shape, some variation in polar capsules position was seen. Musc le, kidney, urinary ducts, liver, spleen and gills were infected. The preva lence of infection was 71% in C. polylepis and 50% in L. cephalus.