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Lymphocystis in wild plaice Pleuronectes platessa (L.), and flounder, Platichthys flesus (L.), in British coastal waters: A histopathological and serological study
Author(s) -
Russell P. H.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1974.tb05119.x
Subject(s) - platichthys , pleuronectes , biology , flounder , pleuronectidae , serology , zoology , precipitin , fishery , histology , fish <actinopterygii> , antibody , immunology , genetics
Wild plaice and flounders with lymphocystis were sampled and their lesion distribution noted. Regression of the lymphocystis cells was seen by histology and a host response including macrophages and immune cells occurred. Antibodies were detectable by a double diffusion precipitin test. The epidemiology is discussed with reference to these findings and to the life histories of the two species.