Predisposition of a pomacentrid fish, Chromis multilineatus (Guichenot) to parasitism by a cymothoid isopod, Anilocra chromis Williams and Williams

Anilocra chromis, Chromis multilineatus seemed to be behaviorally predisposed to infection by this isopod as compared to C. cyaneus in experimental transfers between hosts in the field

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Published in:The Journal of parasitology 1982-10, Vol.68 (5), p.942-945
Main Authors: Williams, E.H., jr, Williams, L.B, Waldner, R.E, Kimmel, J.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anilocra chromis (Arthropoda)
animal health
animal parasites and pests
aquatic organisms
arthropod pests
Behavior, Host
Ecology
Female animals
Life cycle
Parasite hosts
Parasitism
Plastic bags
Specificity, Host
Swimming
Wildlife habitats
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Summary:Anilocra chromis, Chromis multilineatus seemed to be behaviorally predisposed to infection by this isopod as compared to C. cyaneus in experimental transfers between hosts in the field
ISSN:0022-3395
1937-2345
DOI:10.2307/3281010