Parasites of marine fishes from New Zealand

The level of parasitic invasion in marine fishes off the South, Campbell, and Auckland Islands was investigated. The main object of study was Macruronus novaezelandiae, other commercially important species being checked as well. A considerable infection with parasites was revealed; some of the paras...

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Published in:Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria
Main Authors: J. Grabda, W. Ślósarczyk
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 1981
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP1981.11.2.09
https://doaj.org/article/575b02da58624f89a6fd55221daccde6
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Summary:The level of parasitic invasion in marine fishes off the South, Campbell, and Auckland Islands was investigated. The main object of study was Macruronus novaezelandiae, other commercially important species being checked as well. A considerable infection with parasites was revealed; some of the parasites found are pathogenic to man.