Morphological and molecular characterization of Ceratomyxa xanthopteri n. sp. (Myxosporea: Ceratomyxidae) from the marine ornamental fish Acanthurus xanthopterus Valenciennes 1835 (Acanthuridae) off Vizhinjam coast, Kerala.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07168-x
Abstract: A new species of Ceratomyxa infecting the gallbladder of the marine ornamental fish Acanthurus xanthopterus collected from the Vizhinjam coast of Kerala is described. The parasite exhibited a prevalence of 100%. Mature spores recovered from… read more here.
Keywords: ornamental fish; acanthurus xanthopterus; vizhinjam coast; marine ornamental ... See more keywords
Monitoring the trade in marine ornamental fishes through the European Trade Control and Expert System TRACES: Challenges and possibilities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103620
Abstract: Abstract The trade in marine ornamental fishes is valued at over a billion dollars annually and comprises thousands of species. Historically, scientists have pointed out the importance of accurate trade statistics to monitor this trade.… read more here.
Keywords: trade marine; marine ornamental; ornamental fishes; trade control ... See more keywords