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First occurrences of Nerocila bivittata on Dusky Grouper (Ephinephelus marginatus) and Mottled Grouper (Mycteroperca rubra)

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The parasitic Isopod Nerocila bivittata was collected from caudal fins and body surface of dusky grouper (Ephinephelus marginatus) and mottled grouper (Mycteroperca rubra) captured by commercial trawl vessels as non-target species from Antalya Bay which is located in the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The parasites caused typically hemorrhages on caudal fins of both hosts. The parasitic isopod was identified as Nerocila bivittata which has not been reported from groupers in the worldwide. The study represents new hosts and geographical records.

Source: Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society

DOI: 10.12681/jhvms.25077

Authors: S.Y. ÇELIK, J. KORUN, M. GÖKOĞLU

Institution: Akdeniz University

Language: English

Topic: Parasite Biology and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3092929485

FWCI: 0.203

Cites: 19

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10