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Accession number:

217

Host species (latin):

Platichthys flesus

Common name:

Flounder, European

Disease/condition:

Cryptocotyle infestation

Location (host):

Skin

Aetiology:

Cryptocotyle sp.

Aetiology:

Cryptocotyle sp.

Additional Information:

Also known as "black spot"

Significance:

Not significant.

Lession:

Massive infestation causing marked melanosis.

Stains:

Location:

Coastal waters

Area:

E. ENGLAND

Country:

UK

Submitter:

L.E. Maudesley-Thomas

Accession date:

7/21/1981

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