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Results for “parasite”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • Hexamita

    Genus of parasitic flagellates, some species of which inhabit the intestines of fishes. May cause head and lateral line erosion.

  • Oodinium

    Genus of parasitic dinoflagellates occurring in marine and freshwater fishes and sometimes referred to as Piscinoodinium or 'velvet disease'.

    Used in 7 profiles

  • planaria

    Generic term applied to numerous non-parasitic flatworms of the class Turbellaria. Also a genus within that class, Planaria. Various species occur in aquaria where they're most often associated with accumulation of uneaten food or organic material and normally considered pests.

  • praziquantel

    Antihelmintic medication used to treat parasitic flatworm infestations.

  • quarantine

    Period of isolation, often enforced post-import or purchase of new fish(es) in aquaria, in order to prevent transmission of pathogens or parasites.

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  • wormer

    A substance administered in order to rid an animal of parasitic worms.