Redescription of, and comments on, Caligus lacustris Steenstrup et Lütken, 1861 (Copepoda, Caligidae), a parasite of freshwater fishes

Caligus lacustris is the only freshwater species of a marine genus containing some 200 species. Although it is widespread and abundant in extensive freshwater habitats of the Old World, it has never been adequately described and accurately illustrated. This paper provides detailed description and il...

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Published inFolia parasitologica Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 57 - 61
Main Authors Gusev, A V, Kabata, Z
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Czech Republic 1991
Subjects
Animals
Crustacea - anatomy & histology
Female
Fish Diseases - parasitology
Fishes
Fresh Water
Male
Parasitic Diseases - parasitology
Parasitic Diseases, Animal
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Summary:Caligus lacustris is the only freshwater species of a marine genus containing some 200 species. Although it is widespread and abundant in extensive freshwater habitats of the Old World, it has never been adequately described and accurately illustrated. This paper provides detailed description and illustrations of C. lacustris, based on new material from the territory of the USSR.
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ISSN:0015-5683