Diseases Summary
More information on Lepeophtheirus Disease
Main Ref: Möller, H. and K. Anders, 1983
Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Lepeophtheirus Disease  
Other names:    
Caus. agent: Lepeophtheirus pectoralis  
Group:   
Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease:
Skins and/or fins Belly Swimming behavior
Gills Anus Other behavior
Eyes Viscera Afflicted Other symptoms
Fish affected: Pleuronectes platessa, Platichthys flesus  
Symptoms: Ulcer on the head, caused by disc-like objects located mainly on the head.   
Treatments:  
Prophylaxis:   
Remarks:
Mortality and seasonality
Mortality:  
Seasonality:
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picture (LepeopD0.jpg) by Möller, H.
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picture (LepeopD1.jpg) by Möller, H.
Glossary
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