MainRef: | Arthur, J.R. and S. Lumanlan-Mayo 1997 | ||
Disease name: | Anchor worm Disease Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) | ||
Country: | Philippines | Year: | 1988 |
Locality: | Luzon |
Diseases occurred in: | eggs | fry | females | in the wild |
larvae | juveniles | males | in culture |
Prevalence: | rare | ||
Intensity: | low | Mortality: | |
Type of culture: | Water temp.: | ||
Remarks: | The parasites head is commonly embedded in the eye, nostril, and musculature of the host, with the body portruding externally. Prevalence of infection was reported 4% with an average intensity of 1.0 in the specific locality of Laguna de Bay (Ref. 45120). |
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