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Accession number:

431

Host species (latin):

Callinectes sapidus

Common name:

Crab, Blue

Disease/condition:

Sick crab disease

Location (host):

Aetiology:

Amesoma purpuris

Aetiology:

Amesoma purpuris

Additional Information:

Significance:

Ubiquitous amongst many crustaceans. Usually low prevalence. Mortalities recorded.

Lession:

Numerous microsporean spores within host cells.

Stains:

Location:

Chesapeake Bay

Area:

Country:

USA

Submitter:

Dr. Phyllis T. Johnson

Accession date:

2/1/1991

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