Neoergasilus japonicus (Harada) (Poecilostromatoida: Ergasilidae),a parasitic copepod new to India


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Authors

  • P Sabitha Kumari
  • R Madhavi
  • R Ramakrishna

Abstract

The ergasilid copepod, Neoergasilus japonicus is recorded for the first time from India. It was found infectingthe fingerlings of the carp Labeo rohita in a rearing pond at Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. A detaileddescription of the species is provided and also a comparison is made on the morphology of the four Indianspecies of Neoergasilus. The possibility of introduction of N. japonicus into India through exotic fish species isdiscussed.

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Submitted

2016-09-24

Published

2016-09-24

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 4 (2009)

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How to Cite

Sabitha Kumari, P., Madhavi, R., & Ramakrishna, R. (2016). Neoergasilus japonicus (Harada) (Poecilostromatoida: Ergasilidae),a parasitic copepod new to India. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 56(4), 287-291. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/61808