Detection of Saprolegnia parasitica in eggs of angelfish Pterophyllum scalare (Cuvier–Valenciennes) with a history of decreased hatchability
Mass mortalities of angelfish eggs accompanied with very low hatchability were reported in a private ornamental fish farm in Egypt. Examined eggs were badly damaged by water mould that was decisively confirmed as Saprolegnia species. Presumptive identification of the ten retrieved isolates was initi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2314459913000021 |