An investigation into the Usefulness of Parasites as tags for Herring (Clupea harengus) Stocks in the Western North Atlantic, with Emphasis on Use of the Larval Nematode Anisakis simplex

摘要

Studies on the prevalence and intensity of selected herring parasites were conducted during 1981-83 in the western North Atlantic. Results are presented on three species of larval nematodes, Anisakis simplex, Hysterothylacium aduncum and Terranova sp., a larval cestode and the fungus, Ichthyophonus hoferi. Of the parasites examined, A. simplex showed the most potential as a natural tag for use in stock discrimination work. Results from this parasite are consistent with results from tagging studies.