Hydrocephalus in burbot ( Lota lota L.) larvae

During an experiment aimed at elucidating the nutritional requirements of burbot ( Lota lota L.) larvae, the latter displayed a dorsal swelling of the cranium. Histological examination revealed dilated brain ventricles (hydrocephalus internus). Bacterial culture of the content of the swelling was ne...

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Main Authors: Vanheule, D., Nevejan, N., Chiers, K., Meeus, W., Harzevili, A.S., Van Den Broeck, W., De Charleroy, D., Decostere, A.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Burbot
Lota lota
lota
Online Access:https://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/299056.pdf
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Summary:During an experiment aimed at elucidating the nutritional requirements of burbot ( Lota lota L.) larvae, the latter displayed a dorsal swelling of the cranium. Histological examination revealed dilated brain ventricles (hydrocephalus internus). Bacterial culture of the content of the swelling was negative. Slightly elevated copper concentrations were found in the culture water resulting in an increased larval body copper content. This is the first reported case of hydrocephalus in burbot larvae.

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