Main Ref: | 194 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Gonad Nematodosis Disease |
Other names: | |
Caus. agent: | Philometra sp. |
Group: |
Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease: | ||
Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
Fish affected: | Flatfish, coral trout, and red sea bream. | |
Symptoms: | Swelling at the abdominal part and transparent ascites can be observe in the abdominal cavity. When the gonads is disected, a black cylindrical and coiled parasite (about 20 cm or more) can be found (Ref. 48690). | |
Treatments: | Unknown. | |
Prophylaxis: | ||
Remarks: | Also Ref. 48690. | |
Mortality and seasonality | ||
Mortality: | ||
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picture (PhilomD0.jpg) by Möller, H. |
picture (PhilomD1.jpg) by Möller, H. |