Ceratomyxa Americana n.sp. (Myxospora, Bivalvulida), a parasite of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.)
A new sporozoan species, Ceratomyxa Americana n.sp. is described. The parasites were found in the gall bladder of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.). The infected fishes were caught in NW Atlantic (off Cape Hatteras). Data on the invasion incidence and intensity are provided.
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| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
1987-06-01
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| Series: | Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria |
| Online Access: | https://aiep.pensoft.net/article/25118/download/pdf/ |