PENNELLA INSTRUCTA WILSON (COPEPODA), PARASITIC ON THE SAILFISH, ISTIOPHORUS PLATYPTERUS (SHAW AND NODDER)


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Authors

  • M Devaraj Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp
  • Sam P Bennet Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp

Abstract

Pennella instructa Wilson, a parasitic copepod, has been obtained from
the sail fish, htiophorus platypterus, collected along the south-east and southwest
coasts of India. This collection extends the range of distribution of P. instructa
to the above areas. A description of the female is given.

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Author Biographies

  • M Devaraj, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp
  • Sam P Bennet, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp

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Vol. 19 No. 1 & 2 (1972)

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How to Cite

Devaraj, M., & Bennet, S. P. (2011). PENNELLA INSTRUCTA WILSON (COPEPODA), PARASITIC ON THE SAILFISH, ISTIOPHORUS PLATYPTERUS (SHAW AND NODDER). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 19(1 & 2), 171-175. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12490