Title: Parasites of the flounder - Platichthys flesus (L.) from the brackish water of Kamieński Bay
Abstract:A number of 116 specimens of Platichthys flesus (L.), of the total body length 14.5-28.5 cm, was examined for parasites. The fishes were caught during the spring of 1968 in Szczecin Lagoon in the vici...A number of 116 specimens of Platichthys flesus (L.), of the total body length 14.5-28.5 cm, was examined for parasites. The fishes were caught during the spring of 1968 in Szczecin Lagoon in the vicinity of Kamień Pomorski. Thirteen species of parasites were found, including 4 species of digenetic trematodes, 1 species of cestode, 3 species of nematodes and 5 species of acanthocephalans. A total number of 75 fishes, i.e., 65.64%, was infested. There were found 4 species of parasites of marine origin.Read More