Molecular and morphological identification of Lernaea spp. in Cyprinid fishes from two districts in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Parasitic infection commonly affects freshwater ornamental fishes. Parasites in fish may impede their growth and even cause death, resulting in a decline in fecundity. The prevalence of lernaeosis in aquaculture ponds in Indonesia requires attention because of missing data, especially from Yogyakarta. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the Lernaea species found in fish in Indonesia, particularly in Yogyakarta, molecularly and morphologically, as well as an overview of their distribution and the water condition they inhabit.

Materials and methods

Lernaea species were collected from three different fish species in two districts of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for precise identification. Lernaea specimens were characterized morphologically

SUBMITTER: Prastowo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10206967 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature