| Literature DB >> 25035584 |
Samuel Peninal1, Gnanaprakasam Sathiya Rathna1, Alaganandham Elavarasi1, Murugaiyan Kalaiselvam1.
Abstract
An isopod belongs to the family Cirolanidae namely Anopsilana sp. was recorded from Parangipettai coastal waters during February and March, 2011. This is the first report and first record of occurrence of parasite in the Moray eel from this region. In the present study, totally 110 specimens of Moray eel (Thyrsoidea macrura) were examined for parasites and discussed about parasitic infection.Entities:
Keywords: Anopsilana sp.; Isopods; Moray eel; Parasitic diseases; Thyrsoidea macrura
Year: 2013 PMID: 25035584 PMCID: PMC4087317 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-012-0227-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Parasit Dis ISSN: 0971-7196