Growth dynamics and seasonal prevalence of Crepidostomum isostomum and Phyllodistomum pearsei in Aphredoderus sayanus.
A trematode survey of pirate perch, Aphredoderus sayanus, in Louisiana demonstrated a seasonal periodicity of Crepidostomum isostomum with regard to prevalence, worm burden, and maturation. The prevalence of Phyllodistomum pearsei showed no discernable periodicity and only the worn development followed a seasonal pattern.
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D005393:Fish Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology; D005399:Fishes; D012621:Seasons; D014200:Trematoda / Q000254:growth & development*; D014201:Trematode Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*