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Accession number:

140

Host species (latin):

Anguilla anguilla

Common name:

Eel, European

Disease/condition:

Costiasis, Mycosis

Location (host):

Skin and gills

Aetiology:

Costia and Saprolegina

Aetiology:

Costia and Saprolegina

Additional Information:

Significance:

5% of a 1 kilo batch affected.

Lession:

Marked costiasis with associated fungal infection affecting skin and gills. Proliferation of epidermal epithelium.

Stains:

Location:

Bristol Channel Fisheries

Area:

South west England

Country:

Submitter:

D. Bucke

Accession date:

7/22/1980

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