Aspergillus flavus infection of preserved eel (Thysoidea macrurus)

A brief description is given of a preserved specimen of eel (Thysoidea macrurus) infested with Aspergillus flavus. It is suggested that proper washing of the eels is required to remove the slime covering and the specimens should be completely submerged in formalin in order to successfully preserve the eels.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gupta, R., Samuel, C.T.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1985
Subjects:Fisheries, Thysoidea macrurus, fixation, microbial contamination, Aspergillus flavus,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/33883
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Summary:A brief description is given of a preserved specimen of eel (Thysoidea macrurus) infested with Aspergillus flavus. It is suggested that proper washing of the eels is required to remove the slime covering and the specimens should be completely submerged in formalin in order to successfully preserve the eels.