Severe mortality in mesocosm-reared sharpsnout sea bream Diplodus puntazzo larvae due to epitheliocystis infection

Diseases of Aquatic Organisms

Maria Papadaki¹  Pascal Divanach¹  Nikos Papandroulakis¹  Pantelis Katharios¹ 

关键词: Epitheliocystis;    Chlamydia;    Sea bream;    Fish larva;    Disease;    Mortality;   

DOI  :  10.3354/dao01968

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Inter-Research

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACT: This paper describes severe mortalities recorded in sharpsnout sea bream Diplodus puntazzo larvae reared in mesocosms. The mortalities were attributed to epitheliocystis infection. The pathology associated with the disease is described using histological techniques. Microscopical examination showed a massive infection of the skin, fins, and oral cavity, with impaired feeding, respiration, and osmoregulation being the most likely cause of death. This is the first report of epitheliocystis disease in sharpsnout sea bream and in fish at such an early developmental stage.

【 授权许可】

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