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Accession number:

178

Host species (latin):

Rutilus rutilus

Common name:

Roach (inc. hybrids)

Disease/condition:

Hermaphrodite

Location (host):

Aetiology:

Unknown - possibly genetic aberration

Aetiology:

Unknown - possibly genetic aberration

Additional Information:

Significance:

Only one fish submitted but several fish known to be affected. Poor fecundity of roach in this area. Probable evidence of endocrine disruption. Topic became prominent in the 1990's.

Lession:

Mixed testicular and ovarian tissues from the same fish.

Stains:

Location:

Area:

Yorkshire

Country:

ENGLAND

Submitter:

Dr. C. Andrews

Accession date:

7/14/1981

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