Prevalence of trematoda metacercariae in Ophiocephalus striatus (murrel/mudfish/dalag) fin muscles from a wet market (Pamilihang Bayan ng Las Pinas) in Las Pinas
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A study was conducted on the fin muscles of Ophiocephalus striatus bought from the Pamilihang Bayan ng Las Pinas, which is a wet market in Las Pinas, Metro Manila. A total of forty fishes, with the weight ranging from 154.00 g.-646.00 g., were analyzed for the presence of metacercariae in the muscles of the base of the fins. All samples were found negative for the presence of metacercariae in the fin muscles.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07610
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
20 leaves
Keywords
Fishes--Infections; Fishes--Parasites; Fishes--Diseases; Muscles; Fins
Recommended Citation
Katipunan, J. M. (1997). Prevalence of trematoda metacercariae in Ophiocephalus striatus (murrel/mudfish/dalag) fin muscles from a wet market (Pamilihang Bayan ng Las Pinas) in Las Pinas. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1445
