Description of a new Myxobolus species, M. colossomatis n. sp. from the teleost Colossoma macropomum of the Amazon River basin

Summary Myxobolus colossomatis n. sp. (Myxosporea) is described from a pond‐cultured Amazon River fish (Colossoma macropomum). The parasite cysts developed in the connective tissue of the fins, gills, heart, liver and serous membranes around the intestine.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of applied ichthyology 1993-04, Vol.9 (1), p.57-63
Hauptverfasser:	MOLNAR, K, BEKESI, L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Colossoma macropomum Freshwater Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Invertebrates Myxobolus colossomatis Protozoa Systematics. Geographical distribution. Morphology. Cytology
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Myxobolus colossomatis n. sp. (Myxosporea) is described from a pond‐cultured Amazon River fish (Colossoma macropomum). The parasite cysts developed in the connective tissue of the fins, gills, heart, liver and serous membranes around the intestine.
ISSN:	0175-8659 1439-0426
DOI:	10.1111/j.1439-0426.1993.tb00388.x