| Main Ref: | 26129 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Encotyllabe Infestation |
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| Caus. agent: | Encotyllabe caballeroi |
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| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
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| Remarks: | Infestation commonly occurs in the gills. Williams and Beverley-Burton (1989) reported that members of this genus attach to the papillae of the host's pharynx, lower pharyngeal plate or gill arches, rather than to the gill filaments. | |
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