First report on the record of parasitic infection in the Moray eel (Thyrsoidea macrura) along the Parangipettai coastal waters (Southeast coast of India).

Samuel Peninal,Gnanaprakasam Sathiya Rathna,Alaganandham Elavarasi,Murugaiyan Kalaiselvam

doi:10.1007/s12639-012-0227-8

First report on the record of parasitic infection in the Moray eel (Thyrsoidea macrura) along the Parangipettai coastal waters (Southeast coast of India).

Samuel Peninal, Gnanaprakasam Sathiya Rathna + Show 2 more

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-012-0227-8

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Journal: Journal of Parasitic Diseases	Publication Date: Jan 17, 2013
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Affiliation: Annamalai University

#Parangipettai Coastal Waters #Moray Eel + Show 6 more

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An isopod belongs to the family Cirolanidae namely Anopsilana sp. was recorded from Parangipettai coastal waters during February and March, 2011. This is the first report and first record of occurrence of parasite in the Moray eel from this region. In the present study, totally 110 specimens of Moray eel (Thyrsoidea macrura) were examined for parasites and discussed about parasitic infection.

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