First record of protozoan parasites, Tetrahymena rostrata and Callimastix equi from the edible oyster in Sundarbans region of West Bengal, India.
Several protozoan parasites have been found infecting the edible oysters, hence deteriorating the meat quality. Protozoan parasites such as, Tetrahymena rostrata and Callimastix equi infested the edible oyster in Sundarbans region, West Bengal, India, are first record from this region. Due to filter feeding habit of the organisms, oysters provides excellent ecological services in regard to efficient cleaning of infectious agents from surrounding water as a potential measure to improve water quality. However, these environmental benefits are associated with public heath risks from contaminated oysters intended for human consumption.
Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, 741235 West Bengal India.
Tanima
T
Biswas
Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, 741235 West Bengal India.
Probir Kumar
PK
Bandyopadhyay
Callimastix equi; Edible oyster; Protozoan parasite; Tetrahymena rostrata; West Bengal