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|q1=What is the common name of this parasite (×20)?
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The fish louse.
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|q2=What is its genus?
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''Argulus''.
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|q3=How does it feed?
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This parasite feeds by piercing the skin with its sharp stylet (visible along the ventral midline of the animal) and then sucking up body fluids with its mouth parts.
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|q4=What are the major clinical concerns with this parasite?
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Although a light ''Argulus'' infection is rarely fatal, the parasites irritate the skin, making the fish stressed and uncomfortable.
A heavy fish louse infestation may allow opportunistic pathogens to infect the host, and fish lice are known directly to transmit
bacterial and viral diseases.
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