Anal redness in European eels as an indicator of infection by the swimbladder nematode, Anguillicola crassus

Anal redness in European eels Anguilla anguilla is related to the prevalence and mean abundance of the swimbladder nematode Anguillicola crassus and may provide a simple, non‐invasive diagnostic tool for A. crassus infection.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Fish Biology
Main Authors: Crean, S. R., Dick, J. T. A., Evans, D. W., Elwood, R. W., Rosell, R. S.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2003
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1095-8649.2003.00034.x
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Summary:Anal redness in European eels Anguilla anguilla is related to the prevalence and mean abundance of the swimbladder nematode Anguillicola crassus and may provide a simple, non‐invasive diagnostic tool for A. crassus infection.