Occurrence of infection by the cestode Grillotia in Persian Gulf fish.
A cystic condition of the peritoneum of tuna fish (Thunnus thynnus) caught from the Persian Gulf is described. Parasitologic examination established widespread infection by the cestode Grillotia. An account is given of the taxonomic position of this genus.
D000818:Animals; D002590:Cestode Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005393:Fish Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D007492:Iran; D014413:Tuna