Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-3103
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2572-3103
+44 1300 500008
Mohamed K Alhindy
Egypt
Research Article
Trypanorhynch Cestodes Infecting Mediterranean Sea Fishes, Egypt: Callitetrarhynchus gracilis Larvae (Pintner, 1931) as a Bio-indicator of Heavy Metals Pollution
Author(s): Nisreen E Mahmoud, Mohamed K Alhindy and M M FahmyNisreen E Mahmoud, Mohamed K Alhindy and M M Fahmy
A total of 150 fish samples belonging to three families were collected from Mediterranean sea, Egypt and examined for Trypanorhynch Cestode larvae infection from September 2011 till February 2012. Sixty three (42%) of the investigated fish were parasitized with different larval species belonging to Lacistorhynchidae and Tentaculariidae. All Trypanorhynch species larvae were isolated from muscles and abdominal cavities. Results revealed that, 46%; 44% and 36% of the examined fish species Epinephelus gigas; Sciaena umbra and Scomber spp. were infected respectively and were considered as new hosts for the detected parasites. Callitetrarhynchus gracilis larvae (Pintner, 1931) showed the highest prevalence (30%) and maximum intensity (37). The collected C. gracilis larvae and its host muscles (Epinephelus gigas) were analyzed for some heavy metals ( Cu, Pb, and Cd) using atomic absorption .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2332-2632.1000133