First record of Tuxophorus caligodes (Siphonostomatoida, Tuxophoridae) in sea-farmed cobia, Rachycentron canadum, in Brazil Primeiro relato de Tuxophorus caligodes (Siphonostomatoida, Tuxophoridae) em cultivo de cobias, Rachycentron canadum, no Brasil

First record of Tuxophorus caligodes (Siphonostomatoida, Tuxophoridae) in sea-farmed cobia, Rachycentron canadum, in Brazil Primeiro relato de Tuxophorus caligodes (Siphonostomatoida, Tuxophoridae) em cultivo de cobias, Rachycentron canadum, no Brasil

The cobia is the only representative of the Rachycentridae family and, because of its zootechnical qualities, production of this fish has been implemented in several countries, such as the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Tuxophorus caligodes is a widespread parasite of marine fish worldwide. For t...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina da Silva, Julieta Rodini Engrácia de Moraes, Antonio Mataresio Antonucci, Marina Tie Shimada, Ricardo Massato Takemoto, Jair Rodini Engrácia Filho, Flávio Ruas de Moraes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria 2012-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Subjects:
Ectoparasito
copépode
Rachycentron canadum
Brasil
Ectoparasite
copepod
Brazil
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