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An ultrastructural and histopathological study of Henneguya pellucida n. sp. (Myxosporea: Myxobolidae) infecting Piaractus mesopotamicus (Characidae) cultivated in Brazil

During a study of myxosporean parasites of cultivated freshwater fish, a new myxosporean species, Henneguya pellucida n. sp., was discovered. Of the 120 Piaractus mesopotamicus sampled, only 10 specimens (8.3%) were infected. Yellow, round plasmodia measuring 0.5-3 mm were found in the serous membra...

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Main Authors: Adriano E.A., Arana S., Cordeiro N.S.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: EDP Sciences 2005-09-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Henneguya pellucida n. sp.
Myxosporea
Characidae
Piaractus mesopotamicus
ultrastructure
histopathology
Brazil
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2005123221
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