First report of infestation by a parasitic copepod (Pennella balaenopterae) in a harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from the Aegean Sea: a case report
An adult, female harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena relicta) was found stranded on the southern Aegean Sea coast of Turkey. Thirteen holes made by copepods were observed on the lateral sides of the porpoise. The copepods were identified as Pennella balaenopterae, based on the morphological characte...
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| Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Veterinární Medicína |
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| Online Access: | https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-201408-0006_first-report-of-infestation-by-a-parasitic-copepod-pennella-balaenopterae-in-a-harbour-porpoise-phocoena-pho.php |