Myxobolus cuneus n. sp. (Myxosporea) infecting the connective tissue of Piaractus mesopotamicus (Pisces: Characidae) in Brazil: histopathology and ultrastructure

The characteristics of Myxobolus cuneus n. sp. and its relationship to the host Piaractus mesopotamicus are described based on light and electron microscopy and histological observations. Polysporic plasmodia measuring 20 μm to 2.1 mm in size were found in 63.3 % of the P. mesopotamicus examined. Th...

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Main Authors: Adriano E.A., Arana S., Cordeiro N.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2006-06-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2006132137

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