Observations about the presence of Gnathiids (Crustacea, Isopoda) on Mullus barbatus along the Tyrrhenian Sicilian coasts

This is the first record of Gnathiid isopod praniza larvae infestating red mullet (Mullus barbatus, Linnaeus, 1758) in the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea (Italy). The larvae were located on the gills. This study suggests that gnathiid parasite has no effect on the host growth.

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Published inBiologia marina mediterranea Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 230 - 231
Main Authors Bottari, T, Busalacchi, B, Perdichizzi, F, Rinelli, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published 01.03.2013
Subjects
Gnathiidae
Marine
Mullus barbatus
MED, Tyrrhenian Sea
MED, Italy, Sicilia
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Summary:This is the first record of Gnathiid isopod praniza larvae infestating red mullet (Mullus barbatus, Linnaeus, 1758) in the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea (Italy). The larvae were located on the gills. This study suggests that gnathiid parasite has no effect on the host growth.
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ISSN:1123-4245