A study on the intestinal helminths of Tilapia nilotica raised in Laguna Lake
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A total of 50 Tilapia nilotica samples weighing 200 to 300 grams were collected from different fish pens inside Laguna Lake. Collection of samples were done for ten weeks, five fish samples per week. The period of collection was from April 13, 1997 to September 14, 1997. Examination of the intestines revealed one kind of helminthic parasite. The isolated helminth belongs to Phylum Acanthocephala, Class Eoacanthocephala, Order Neoechinorhychidea. Eleven (22%) of the 50 samples were infected with Acanthocephala.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08419
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
24 leaves
Keywords
Helminths; Tilapia; Fishes--Parasites
Recommended Citation
Tibay, V. P. (1998). A study on the intestinal helminths of Tilapia nilotica raised in Laguna Lake. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1585
