Ceratomyxa spp. (Myxosporea) infection in cultured shi drum (Umbrinacirrosa) and cultured brown meagre (Sciaena umbra) from Greece

摘要

This is the first report of Ceratomyxa spp infection in cultured shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) and cultured brown meagre (Sciaena umbra. Spores of Ceratomyxa spp. were found in fresh smears from gall bladder and gut. The histological examination revealed lesions in the intestine, kidney and liver of the infected fish. No mortalities were recorded in the farm due to these parasites, but it is believed that the parasites delayed the growth of the infected fish.