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Occurrence of the protozoan parasite Ceratomyxa shasta among salmonid fishes in Oregon waters

Creator:

Sanders, James Edward

Abstract:

This project was initiated to determine the incidence, distribution and species of fish affected by Ceratomyxa shasta in Oregon waters. Returning adult Pacific salmon and steelhead trout were chosen for the survey because they were known to be susceptible to infection. The parasite was also believed to be an important...

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Masters Thesis

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CERATOMYXA SHASTA AMONG SALMONID FISHES IN OREGON WATERS Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy DX
Occurrence of the protozoan fish parasite Ceratomyxa shasta in the Deschutes River basin and the ultrastructure of the spore

Creator:

Gould, Rowan Wayne

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper was twofold, (1) to determine the distribution of the infective stage of Ceratomyxa shasta (Noble) in the Deschutes River basin, and (2) to study the ultrastructure of the spore stage of the protozoan parasite. Liveboxes containing juvenile rainbow trout were placed at specific test points...

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Masters Thesis

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6,0; (Major) (Date) Title: OCCURRENCE OF THE PROTOZOAN FISH PARASITE CERATOMYXA SHASTA IN THE