Title of article :
Two new records of Myxobolus Bütschli, 1882 (Myxozoa, Myxosporea, Myxobolidae) species from Turkey
Author/Authors :
ÖZAK, Argun Akif University of Çukurova - Faculty of Fisheries - Department of Aquaculture and Fish Diseases, TURKEY , DEMIRKALE, Ibrahim University of Çukurova - Faculty of Fisheries - Department of Aquaculture and Fish Diseases, TURKEY , CENGIZLER, Ibrahim University of Çukurova - Faculty of Fisheries - Department of Aquaculture and Fish Diseases, TURKEY
Abstract :
Two diff erent myxosporean fi sh parasites (Myxobolus episquamalis Egusa, Maeno Sorimachi, 1990 and Myxobolus ichkeulensis Bahri Marques, 1996) are reported based on samples found on the scales and gill arches of fl athead mullet (Mugil cephalus) captured from Çamlık Lagoon, located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Both parasites were found for the fi rst time on fl athead mullet from the Turkish coasts. In addition to the data concerning spore morphology and the dimensions of both species, new additional taxonomic observations are presented. Furthermore, asynchronous polar capsule maturation was observed in transmission electron microscope images of both species.
Keywords :
Myxosporea , Myxobolus episquamalis , Myxobolus ichkeulensis , Mugil cephalus , Turkey
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Zoology
