This chapter covers Heterobothrium okamotoi and Neoheterobothrium hirame, which are monogenean parasites of tiger puffer and olive flounder in Japan, respectively. The life cycle and morphology of these parasites are presented. Focus is given on the diagnosis, external and internal lesions,...

The morphology, life cycle, transmission, host species and geographical distribution of Bothriocephalus acheilognathi are presented. The importance of the disease, diagnosis, clinical signs, macroscopic and microscopic lesions (pathological changes), disease mechanism and control and prevention are ...

This chapter covers the morphology, life cycle, transmission, diagnosis, clinical signs, gross pathology and host tissue damage, physiopathological effects and control and prevention of Anisakis spp. in fish.

This chapter gives an overview on the morphology, host range, life cycle, impact on oyster production, diagnosis, histopathology, physiopathology and control and prevention (selective breeding) of Perkinsus marinus and Haplosporidium nelsoni.