| Main Ref: | 5387 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Acanthogyrus Infestation |
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| Caus. agent: | Acanthogyrus sp. |
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| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
| Fish affected: | Limnothrissa miodon | |
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| Remarks: | The parasite is 475-773 µm long and 143-244 µm wide. The proboscis is 75-81 µm long and armed with 6 anterior long spines 50-78 µm in length and posterior smaller spines 19-23 µm long disposed in two rows. Anterior testis: 35-92 x 29-106 µm, posterior testis: 33-84 µm x 29-44 µm. There are two lemnecis reaching anterior testis (284-293 x 29-44 µm). | |
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