New host records and new geographic distribution of Didymozoidae (Trematoda), parasites of Thunnus obesus (Scombridae)

The Scombridae fishes are of great commercial importance in Brazil, but infections caused by helminth parasites can reduce its commercial value. Thunnus obesus from the coastal zone of Rio de Janeiro was examined for helminth parasites. Three species of Didymozoidae were found: Didymocystis alalong...

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Main Authors: Ana M. Moreira-Silva, Márcia C. N. Justo, Simone C. Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 2019-09-01
Series:Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad
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Online Access:https://revista.ib.unam.mx/index.php/bio/article/view/2789
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