Seasonal prevalence of the microsporidan, Glugea stephani (Hagenmuller), in winter flounder, Pseudopleuronectes americanus (Walbaum), from the New York‐New Jersey Lower Bay Complex
1984; Wiley; Volume: 24; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1095-8649.1984.tb04836.x
ISSN1095-8649
Autores Tópico(s)Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
ResumoDuring a 32 month period 26 monthly collections of winter flounder were conducted from various locations in the New York‐New Jersey Lower Bay Complex. A total of 3125 flounder were captured and examined for the presence of the microsporidan, Glugea stephani. Of the total number of fish collected, 260 (8.32%) were infected with the protozoan. At least one G. stephani infected flounder was captured and identified each month, which indicates that the infection is present on a year‐round basis. The monthly infection prevalence ranged from 0.63 to 25%. Increased parasitism corresponded with elevated water temperatures. Fish size was not a statistically significant factor for infection.
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