Occurrence and histopathogenesis of a didymozoid trematode ( Gonapodasmiusepinepheli) in pond-reared orange-spotted grouper, Epinephelus coioides
A didymozoid trematode encapsulated in the gills of orange-spotted grouper, Epinephelus coioides Hamilton, was observed in October 1997 and September 1999 among pond-reared fish in the Philippines. Capsule prevalence was 33% and 18% and mean intensity 2 and 1, respectively. The opaque-white and yell...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Aquaculture 2001-10, Vol.201 (3), p.211-217 |
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Zusammenfassung: | A didymozoid trematode encapsulated in the gills of orange-spotted grouper,
Epinephelus coioides Hamilton, was observed in October 1997 and September 1999 among pond-reared fish in the Philippines. Capsule prevalence was 33% and 18% and mean intensity 2 and 1, respectively. The opaque-white and yellowish capsules were found only on the first gill arch and were attached lengthwise along the posterior surface of the primary gill filaments. When the capsules were opened, long thread-like worms were revealed, which were identified as
Gonapodasmius epinepheli Abdul-Salam, Sreelatha and Farah. The parasites were encapsulated between the basement membrane of the epithelium and the efferent artery of the gill filament. The response of the host included mild hyperplasia of the interlamellar epithelium and an increase in the number of mucous cells. |
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ISSN: | 0044-8486 1873-5622 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0044-8486(01)00668-8 |