Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify parasites that infect mackerel fish (Euthynnus affinis) at fish auction in Lhoknga, Aceh Besar. Fifteen mackerel fish collected from fish auction in Lhoknga were examined at Parasitology Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Syiah Kuala University Banda Aceh to observe the presence of ectoparasites and endoparasites. The ectoparasite examination was conducted by observation of the external body part and then examined under microscope, while endoparasite examination conducted by observation of inner surface of digestive tract. The data showed that two types parasites infested the mackerel fish at fish auction in Lhoknga were Anisakis simplex and Neobenedia melleni. A total of 87% mackerel fish was infested with A. simplex and 7% was infested with N. melleni.
Highlights
Indonesia merupakan negara maritim dengan tiga perempat wilayahnya berupa lautan
Fifteen mackerel fish collected from fish auction in Lhoknga were examined at
The ectoparasite examination was conducted by observation of the external body part
Summary
Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan 15 ekor ikan tongkol sebagai sampel yang diambil secara acak di Tempat Pelelangan Ikan (TPI) Lhoknga Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Selanjutnya sampel ikan dibawa ke Laboratorium Parasitologi Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Syiah Kuala dengan menggunakan box
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call