Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

First record of Norileca indica (H. Milne-Edwards, 1840) (Crustacea: Isopoda: Cymothoidae) in Rastrelliger kanagurta from Goa, India

Volume 62 Issue 1

Anita M. George and Mandar Nanajkar

doi:10.6024/jmbai.2020.62.1.2168-16

Abstract

This study reports the occurrence of the parasitic isopod, Norileca indica, below the intestinal tract of Indian mackerel, Rastrelliger kanagurta for the first time from Goa, India. These parasites cause adverse environmental health and food safety concerns calling for close monitoring of food fishes.

Keywords

Ectoparasites, branchial cavity, operculum, Scombridae, parasite

Date : 10-06-2020