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The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis negatively affects cardiorespiratory function in Gadus morhua

J. W. Behrens; H. Seth; M. Axelsson; K. Buchmann
Journal of Fish Biology · Vol. 84, Issue 5 · pp. 1599-1606 · 2014

Abstract

The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis had a negative effect on cardiorespiratory function in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua such that it caused pronounced cardiac dysfunction with irregular rhythm and reduced stroke amplitude compared with uninfected fish. In addition, parasite infection depressed the postprandial cardiac output and oxygen consumption.

Bibliographic Information

JournalJournal of Fish Biology
PublisherWiley
Publication Date2014-05-01
Publication Year2014
Volume84
Issue5
Pages1599-1606
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0022-1112
eISSN1095-8649
DOI10.1111/jfb.12362
SubjectGeneral Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science

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