Monogenean Sparicotyle chrysophrii: The major pathogen of the Mediterranean gilthead seabream aquaculture

• Published in: Reviews in aquaculture Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 287 - 308
• Main Authors: Mladineo, Ivona, Volpatti, Donatella, Beraldo, Paola, Rigos, George, Katharios, Pantelis, Padros, Francesc
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2024
• Subjects: aquaculture; Mediterranean sea; Monogenea; Sparicotyle chrysophrii; sparids

Following the intensification of the Mediterranean aquaculture over the years, Sparicotyle (syn. Microcotyle) chrysophrii (van Beneden and Hesse, 1863; Microcotylidae, Monogenea) became one of the most pathogenic ectoparasites for the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata L.) aquaculture. It has demonstr...