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Anal redness in European eels as an indicator of infection by the swimbladder nematode, Anguillicola crassus |
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| Authors: | S R Crean J T A Dick† D W Evans‡ R W Elwood R S Rosell§ |
| Institution: | School of Biology and Biochemistry, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, U.K.;;Environment and Heritage Service, Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, Commonwealth House, 35 Castle Street, Belfast BT1 1GU, Northern Ireland, U.K. and;Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland, Newforge Lane, Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5PX, Northern Ireland, U.K. |
| Abstract: | Anal redness in European eels Anguilla anguilla is related to the prevalence and mean abundance of the swimbladder nematode Anguillicola crassus and may provide a simple, non-invasive diagnostic tool for A. crassus infection. |
| Keywords: | Anguilla anguilla Anguillicola crassus eel nematode swim bladder |