New Fish Parasite Species Described Date: February 14, 2008 Source: Norwegian School of Veterinary Science Summary: A young scientist has discovered a previously undescribed species of parasite ...

Most raw fish harbors parasites that can cause illness, so it must be frozen before being used in sushi. An expert shares tips for a crucial preparation step.

More than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California carry two types of parasitic flatworms (trematodes), which can lead to gastrointestinal problems, weight loss, lethargy, and in rare ...

Many human diseases are the result of parasites and pathogens jumping from animal species to our own. “If parasites are keeping disease down in wildlife, they might also be indirectly keeping ...

A grouper fish found off New Caledonia was found to be parasitized by 12 species of microscopic monogenean worms. This diversity of parasites has just been confirmed also in the malabar grouper ...

The parasites are called trematodes. Two species of the flatworms were discovered in California's freshwater fish, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.The ...

In an email to Snopes, Bernot said that he captured the photo during a 2016 survey of fish parasites of Moreton Bay, ... Various types of parasitic attachment strategies of cymothoid isopods.

These Glowing Fish Spread Parasites to Sperm Whales. Bioluminescent fish are the missing link for a widespread marine parasite, certain types of which infect humans and cause severe symptoms.

The second parasite, Centrocestus formosanus, was found at two of the five locations where it occurred in 91% of the fish. “These parasites are here in the U.S., and they’re infecting fish ...

Researchers said the parasites were two species of flatworms known as trematodes. At no more than a few centimeters in length, the flukes – a class of flatworms – can result in weight loss or ...