Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A note on the infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Osteichthyes, Scombridae) by Kudoa sp. (Myxozoa: Multivalvulida).
- Journal:
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Eiras, J C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Departamento de Biologia
Abstract
The infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis by the myxozoan Kudoa sp. is reported. The parasites formed plasmodiae inside the skeletal muscle fibres. The spores were quadrate in apical view and bell-like shaped in lateral view, containing four equally sized more or less rounded polar capsules. No detrimental effects were observed in the host, namely muscle liquefaction. The importance of these parasites is discussed.
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