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Does lymphocystis occur in pacora, Plagioscion surinamensis (Sciaenidae), from Colombia?

2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 82; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0001-706x(02)00004-9

1873-6254

Lucy Bunkley-Williams, Ernest H. Williams, Ronald P. Phelps,

Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

A lymphocystis-like condition produced hemorrhagic lesions over the bodies of pacora Plagioscion surinamensis (Bleeker) (Perciformes: Sciaenidae) held in freshwater aquaculture in northern Colombia and increased their sensitivity to handling stress. This disease eliminated this fish from a project evaluating its aquaculture potential. Lymphocystis disease is assumed to be less damaging to the host. This condition requires more study and histological evaluation.