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Accession number:

428

Host species (latin):

Callinectes sapidus

Common name:

Crab, Blue

Disease/condition:

Bitter Crab Disease

Location (host):

Aetiology:

Hematodinium sp.

Aetiology:

Hematodinium sp.

Additional Information:

Significance:

Infected crabs have a bitter taste. Significant seasonal mortalities.

Lession:

Numerous Hematodinium parasites in the haemal sinuses between the hepatopancreatic tubules.

Stains:

Location:

Chesapeake Bay

Area:

Country:

USA

Submitter:

Dr. Phyliis T. Johnson

Accession date:

2/1/1991

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