| MainRef: | Paperna, I. 1996 | ||
| Disease name: | Ergasilus Disease 8 Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)Ergasilus Disease 8 Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) | ||
| Country: | Tunisia | Year: | |
| Locality: | Lake Ischkeul | ||
| Diseases occurred in: | eggs | fry | females | in the wild |
| larvae | juveniles | males | in culture |
| Prevalence: | epizootic | ||
| Intensity: | high | Mortality: | |
| Type of culture: | Water temp.: | 21 | |
| Remarks: | Recorded peak infestation of this parasite occurred in spring where water temperature is modeartely elevated to 21°C and salinity is 4 ppt. Prevalence of infestation in this time is 100% with parasites reaching up to 2000 copepods per fish. | ||
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