Argulus fish parasite, stained specimen, darkfield photomicrograph
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5616 x 4134 px | 47.5 x 35 cm | 18.7 x 13.8 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
20 September 2011More information:
Argulus is a crustacean, of the class Branchiura. These parasites are found on the skin and gills of fish. Argulus feed by inserting a pre-oral stylet into the skin that injects digestive enzymes, which break-down proteins, allowing the parasite to suck out body fluids. The spines, suckers, and hooks argulus use for attachment cause further irritation. Argulus infestation can cause focal, red lesions on the body of the fish.