Title of article :
On the Endoparasitic Fauna of Some Paddy-Field Fishes from Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia
Author/Authors :
Rahman, Wahab A Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences, Malaysia , Bakri, Mutaqin Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences, Malaysia
Abstract :
The endoparasitic fauna of freshwater paddy fishes caught in Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia were described. A total of six species of parasites were recovered from six species of fish. However, only four species of fish were infected with parasites. A total of four species of nematodes were recovered as compared to one species each for trematodes and acanthocephalans.
Keywords :
Endoparasitic Fauna , Paddy , field Fishes , Kedah
Journal title :
Tropical Life Sciences Research
Journal title :
Tropical Life Sciences Research
