title: A short note on heavy infection of acanthocephalan worm (Neoechinorhynchus agilis) in grey mullet, Mugil cephalus.
abstract: Infection with acanthocephalan parasite, Neoechinorhynchus agilis (Acanthocephala: Neoechinorhynchidae) is reported from adult mullet (Mugil cephalus). Heavy infections with the parasites were observed in the posterior region of the intestine, almost blocking the lumen. At the site of parasite attachment, the surface of the intestine appeared thickened and the mucosal epithelium. A description of the parasites and its clinicopathology is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, 75 Santhome High Road, R. A. Puram, Chennai, 600 028 India.
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Jithendran
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kannappan