Abstract
The ectoparasitic are frequently found on various species of freshwater fishes. Species of genus Argulus are common and important parasites of freshwater fishes. These species are temporary parasites of fish and cannot survive without a host for long period. Many studies reported the transmission of Argulus species through freshwater fishes worldwide. The aim of this study is to review previous information on Argulus species, parasitic infections in freshwater fishes. The present study suggests that the biological controls can be used to reduce Argulus species among fish populations. In addition to prevent the spread of disease and parasites, this study recommends that fish should be examined for high risk parasites and other pathogens before their intended uses. Keywords: Argulus ; Parasites; Argulus foliaceus ; Diseases; Freshwater fishes
Highlights
Introduction to Some Species ofArgulus (Crustacea: Branchiura), Parasitic Infections in the Freshwater Fishes *1,2RADKHAH; AR ABSTRACTThe ectoparasitic are frequently found on various species of freshwater fishes
It can concluded that biological factors of host and the water quality has an important role on the abundance of these parasites and surviving on the host (Tak et al, 2014)
The present study suggests that the biological controls can be used to reduce Argulus species among fish populations
Summary
Introduction to Some Species ofArgulus (Crustacea: Branchiura), Parasitic Infections in the Freshwater Fishes *1,2RADKHAH; AR ABSTRACTThe ectoparasitic are frequently found on various species of freshwater fishes. Some Species of Argulus The genus Argulus has a worldwide distribution and has been found in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and North, Central, and South America (Poly, 2017). Infection in the Freshwater Fishes Argulus foliaceus (fish-louse) has been implicated as an intermediate host This species is a temporary parasite of fish and can leave the fish host and move freely for short periods of time (Svobodova and Kolarova, 2004). A. foliaceus is one of the most studied species in freshwater systems like rivers, lakes, ponds and fish farms. This species has been recorded from several species of freshwater fishes, whereas Argulus coregoni is a specialist species found mainly on salmonids (Karvonen et al, 2005). A. foliaceus was reported on the skin of common carp and some cyprinid fish species like Goldfish (C. auratus) in Iran (Asadzadeh Mangili et al, 2000; Barzegar and Jalali, 2009)
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