Early infection of discus Symphysodon aequifasciatus altricial larvae by Sciadicleithrum variabilum (Monogenea)
Articles > Article · 2011
Authors: U. ÖNal, İ. ÇElik, E. Tokşen, A. Sepil, E. ÇAydan
Journal of Fish Biology, International, WoS, 2011, vol 78, pp 647-650
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02841.x
Summary
The occurrence of Sciadicleithrum variabilum on the gills of discus Symphysodon aequifasciatus larvae 7 days after hatching is reported for the first time. This suggests that altricial larvae are susceptible to Monogenea following gill differentiation and before complete yolk resorption.