A note on the infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Osteichthyes, Scombridae) by Kudoa sp. (Myxozoa: Multivalvulida) / Nota sobre a infeção de Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Osteichthyes, Scombridae) por Kudoa sp. (Myxozoa: Multivalvulida)
Braz. j. biol
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74(3,supl.1): S164-S166, 8/2014. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis by the myxozoan Kudoa sp. is reported. The parasites formed plasmodiae inside the skeletal muscle fibres. The spores were quadrate in apical view and bell-like shaped in lateral view, containing four equally sized more or less rounded polar capsules. No detrimental effects were observed in the host, namely muscle liquefaction. The importance of these parasites is discussed.
RESUMO
Relata-se a parasitose de Scomberomorus brasiliensis pelo myxozoa Kudoa sp. Os parasitas formavam plasmódios no interior das fibras musculares esqueléticas. Os esporos tinham forma quadrada em observação apical e forma de sino achatado em observação lateral, contendo quatro cápsulas polares do mesmo tamanho e sensivelmente arredondas. Não foram observadas lesões nos hospedeiros, nomeadamente liquefacção do músculo. A importância destes parasitas é discutida.
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Main subject:
Parasitic Diseases, Animal
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Perciformes
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Myxozoa
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Fish Diseases
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. biol
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade do Porto/PT
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