The reproductive effort of Lepeophtheirus pectoralis (Copepoda: Caligidae): insights into the egg production strategy of parasitic copepods

The reproductive effort of Lepeophtheirus pectoralis (Müller O. F., 1776), a caligid copepod, which is commonly found infecting the European flounder, Platichthys flesus (Linnaeus, 1758), is studied in detail for the first time. Seasonal variation in body dimensions and reproductive effort are analy...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Parasitology 2016-01, Vol.143 (1), p.87-96
Hauptverfasser:	FRADE, D. G., SANTOS, M. J., CAVALEIRO, F. I.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Brackish Caligidae Copepoda Copepoda - growth & development Copepoda - physiology Ectoparasitic Infestations - parasitology Ectoparasitic Infestations - veterinary Egg production Female Females Fish Diseases - parasitology Flounder - parasitology Lepeophtheirus pectoralis Marine Ovum Platichthys flesus Reproduction Seasonal variations Seasons Summer Winter
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