Parasitic fauna of spiny dogfish Squalus acanthias L. off New Zealand

A total of 55 individuals of Squalus acanthias were subject to detailed parasitologic examination. Eight parasite species belonging to the Monogenea, Cestoda, Trematoda, Nematoda, and Copepoda were found. The extent of infestation and location of parasites were described. The results are compared wi...

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Published in:Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria
Main Authors: J. Wierzbicka, D. Łangowska
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 1984
Subjects:
Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
SH1-691
New Zealand
spiny dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP1984.14.1-2.11
https://doaj.org/article/3e50847a55ea48c0976f05a3c145064c
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Summary:A total of 55 individuals of Squalus acanthias were subject to detailed parasitologic examination. Eight parasite species belonging to the Monogenea, Cestoda, Trematoda, Nematoda, and Copepoda were found. The extent of infestation and location of parasites were described. The results are compared with literature data on spiny dogfish infestation in other areas.

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