The First Record of Argulus foliacesus (Crustacea: Branchiura) Infesta­tion on Lionhead Goldfish (Carassius auratus) in Iran

Argulus foliaceus (Crustacea: Branchiura), or the fish louse, is an ectoparasite of the skin or gill of the fresh water fish species. Clinical signs in infected fish include scratching on aquarium walls, erratic swimming, and poor growth. It causes pathological changes due to direct tissue dam­age a...

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Main Authors: V Noaman, Y Chelongar, AH Shahmoradi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2010-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
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Online Access:https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/138