Abstract
Objective: To determine the infection of Aphanius dispar (A. dispar) by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (I. multifiliis) in Iran. Methods: A total of 97 (22 males and 75 females) individuals were collected using dip net from Mehran River, Hormuzgan Province, South of Iran in January 2008. Total length, standard length and weight of the collected specimens were measured to using vernier caliper. Whole body of fish was examined macroscopically for the presence of any blister. For the detection of Ichthyophthirius, the mucus was scraped gently from skin onto a micro slide and stained by Azocarmine. Prevalence, intensity and abundance of parasite were analyzed.
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