The distribution of Cryptocotyle spp. metacercariae in the skin of caged Atlantic cod ( Gadus morhua)
In caged Atlantic cod (>40cm), Cryptocotyle spp. metacereariae were concentrated on the dorsal surface, but relatively scarce on the fins. Behaviour and mechanical forces probably affect this distribution.
Published in: | Journal of Fish Biology |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1994
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.1994.tb01315.x https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1111%2Fj.1095-8649.1994.tb01315.x https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1095-8649.1994.tb01315.x |
Summary: | In caged Atlantic cod (>40cm), Cryptocotyle spp. metacereariae were concentrated on the dorsal surface, but relatively scarce on the fins. Behaviour and mechanical forces probably affect this distribution. |
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