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International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies

International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies

2017, Vol. 4 Issue 5, Part A

Ergasilus barai Batish and Brar, 1990 (Copepoda: Ergasilidae): A gill parasite of freshwater fish Wallago attu Bloch and Schneider, 1801 from Haleji Lake, Sindh, Pakistan

Author(s):

Farzana Yousuf, Atiya Batool and Farida Begum

Abstract:
Ergasilus Nordmann, 1832 (Copepoda: Ergasilidae) is described from freshwater catfish Wallagu attu parasite on the gills from Haleji Lake, Sindh, Pakistan.
This species differs from all its congeners by a combination of characteristics including the shape of the body, structure and armature of the swimming legs.

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How to cite this article:
Farzana Yousuf, Atiya Batool and Farida Begum. Ergasilus barai Batish and Brar, 1990 (Copepoda: Ergasilidae): A gill parasite of freshwater fish Wallago attu Bloch and Schneider, 1801 from Haleji Lake, Sindh, Pakistan. Int. J. Fauna Biol. Stud. 2017;4(5):04-08.

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