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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 21 Issue 1&2

A new species of copepod Anthessius placunae from the gills of Window-pane oyster Placenta placenta (Linnaeus) off Kakinada Bay.

S. Lalitha Devi
Abstract

Anthessius placunae n. sp. (Copepoda, Myicolidae) infecting the gills of windowpane oyster Placenta placenta (Linneauss) has been described in detail and compared with the other species of the genus Anthessius. Incidence of infection is 50.7-75% during April and May. Damage caused to the gills of the host is negligible.

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Date : 31-12-1979