| Main Ref: | 200 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Lepeophtheirus Disease |
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| Caus. agent: | Lepeophtheirus pectoralis |
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| Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease: | ||
| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
| Fish affected: | Pleuronectes platessa, Platichthys flesus | |
| Symptoms: | Ulcer on the head, caused by disc-like objects located mainly on the head. | |
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| Mortality and seasonality | ||
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picture (LepeopD0.jpg) by Möller, H. |
picture (LepeopD1.jpg) by Möller, H. |