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Accession number:

758

Host species (latin):

Cyprinus carpio

Common name:

Carp, Common

Disease/condition:

Parasitism of the gill

Location (host):

Gill

Aetiology:

Capriniana sp.

Aetiology:

Capriniana sp.

Additional Information:

Taken from the Spring Carp Mortality Project Other reference: (98/231-4)

Significance:

Known gill pathogen

Lession:

Gill epithelial hyperplasia, mild cellular necrosis, fusion of secondary lamellae. Numerous Capriniana parasites present, some trapped within lacunae (cystis cavities) formed during the fusion of secondary lamellae.

Stains:

Location:

Ex-Clattercote Reservoir

Area:

Banbury

Country:

Submitter:

Phil Bolton

Accession date:

7/3/2002

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