External Parasites of Acanthopagrus Latus in Bahr Al-Najaf, Iraq
Parasit Eksternal Acanthopagrus Latus di Bahr Al-Najaf, Irak
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21070/ijhsm.v2i2.94Keywords:
Acanthopagrus Latus, External Parasites, Bahr Al-Najaf, Fish Parasitology, Iraq Aquatic EcosystemAbstract
Abstract. 112 shank fish (Acamthopagruslatus) from Bahr Al-Najaf water in ALNajaf province were examined. 15.1% was the overall percentage of external parasite infection and intensity. Tetrahymenapyriformis infection rate was 3.5%, Chloromyxumdubinm infection rate was 12.5% with intensity 4.0, Argulus foliacus infection rate was 14.2% with intensity 3.4, and Ergassilusmosulens 9.8% with intensity 4.2. The percentage of infections with the parasites under investigation varied by month.
Highlights:
- Parasite Diversity: Four external parasite species were identified in Acanthopagrus latus, affecting different body parts.
- Monthly Variations: Infection rates fluctuated across months, with environmental factors likely influencing prevalence.
- Statistical Analysis: No significant monthly differences in infection rates were found, suggesting stable environmental or host-parasite dynamics.
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