Observations on parasites of Epinephelusmalabaricus (Bloch and Schneider)


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Authors

  • M A Badul Haq Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
  • M Srinivasan Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
  • M Murugan Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract

Cage culture of Epinephelus malabaricus in fixed net cages was carried out inthe south east coast of India. Fishes were fed with different diets like, prawnwaste head, Sardinella longiceps, squid waste, crab (Portunus spp.) and beefliver. During 184 days culture, several types of parasites were observed andstudied. External parasites such as isopods and copepods and internal parasitessuch as trematodes and nematodes were collected and studied.

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Author Biographies

  • M A Badul Haq, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
  • M Srinivasan, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
  • M Murugan, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India
    Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University,Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamilnadu, India

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Vol. 53 No. 4 (2006)

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How to Cite

Haq, M. A. B., Srinivasan, M., & Murugan, M. (2011). Observations on parasites of Epinephelusmalabaricus (Bloch and Schneider). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 53(4), 459-461. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/7505