A survey of ectoparasites and endoparasites among fishes sold in Cartimar Public Market, Pasay City

Lorraine Uy

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Thesis Adviser

Mary Jane C. Flores

Defense Panel Chair

Josefina B. De Jesus

Abstract/Summary

The gills, liver, heart and intestines of one hundred and twenty (120) fresh fishes, namely: bangus, tilapia, dalagang bukid and galunggong were examined for the presence of ectoparasites and endoparasites. An overall infection/ infestation rate of 20% was obtained in this study. Sixty-nine (69) endoparasites isolated from the heart, liver and intestines of galunggong were identified as a nematode, Anisakis sp.. Six (6) ectoparasites isolated from the gills were identified as Codonophilus sp., a parasitic isopod belonging to Phylum Arthropoda. Twelve (12) ectoparasites isolated from the gills of dalagang bukid were identified as Caligus spp., otherwise known as sea lice from Phylum Arthropoda as well. Galunggong had a 56.67% infection / infestation rate among its sample size of thirty (30) while the dalagang bukid had 23.33%. No parasites were recovered from bangus and tilapia.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU013908

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Fishes--Parasites--Philippines--Pasay City; Milkfish --Diseases--Philippines--Pasay City; Tilapia-- Diseases--Philippines--Pasay City

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