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The introduction of myxozoan parasites through the release of feeder goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Creator:

Karandashova, Sophia

Abstract:

Myxozoa have been found worldwide; these parasites infect a wide variety of hosts, but have been found most often in fish. Carassius auratus (goldfish), a popular aquarium fish and a widespread invasive species, have been identified as an intermediate host for several myxozoan species. Some myxozoan parasites are pathogenic and...

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Honors College Thesis

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. Variation of myxospore morphology. (A = Myxidium coryphaenoideum, Image © Ivan Fiala) (B