Integumental damage caused by Dolops ranarum (Stuhlmann, 1891) (Crustacea: Branchiura) to Clarias gariepinus (Burchell), with reference to normal histology and wound-inflicting structures |
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| Authors: | A AVENANT-OLDEWAGE |
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| Institution: | Department of Zoology, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | Abstract. The African catfish, C. gariepinus (Burchell), a candidate species for aquaculture in southern Africa, is frequently infested by the branchiuran ectoparasite Dolops ranarum. Normal integument, as well as damage caused by this parasite, is described by means of scanning electron microscopy and histology. Wound healing and the attachment and feeding mechanism of the parasite is described. |
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