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Accession number:

480

Host species (latin):

Micromesistius poutassou

Common name:

Whiting, Blue

Disease/condition:

Myxosporidiosis

Location (host):

Eye

Aetiology:

Myxobolus aegifini

Aetiology:

Myxobolus aegifini

Additional Information:

Obtained during cruise Corystes 5/92

Significance:

Common in certain roundfish stocks. Reported from many species. Unlikely to result directly in mortality.

Lession:

Peripheral occular cysts.

Stains:

Location:

STN 18

Area:

North Sea

Country:

Submitter:

S.W. Feist

Accession date:

1/9/1992

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