First record of Neobenedenia melleni (Monogenea: Capsalidae) in sea-farmed cobia (Rachycentron canadum) in Brazil

Neobenedenia melleni (MacCallum, 1927) (Monogenea) is a widespread pathogen in marine teleost cultures all over the world. The present paper reports this parasite species in farmed cobia (Rachycentron canadum) in Brazil, for the first time. Some comments on preventive actions for avoiding the disease are made.

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Main Authors: Kerber,Claudia Ehlers, Sanches,Eduardo Gomes, Santiago,Mauricio, Luque,José Luis
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária 2011
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612011000400013
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