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costiasis

/kɒˈstaɪ.ə.sɪs/

Traducción: Enfermedad mortal de los peces de agua dulce causada por un protozoo flagelado que afecta a la piel.

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/kɒˈstaɪ.ə.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • esEnfermedad mortal de los peces de agua dulce causada por un protozoo flagelado que afecta a la piel.

A fatal disease affecting freshwater fish, caused by a flagellated protozoan that invades the skin.

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  1. Fish diseaseC2formalscientific

    A parasitic disease of freshwater fish caused by the flagellate protozoan Ichthyobodo necator, which invades the skin and gills, often leading to death.

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    • Costiasis can cause significant mortality in fish farms if not treated promptly.
    • The fish exhibited signs of costiasis, including a bluish-white film on the skin.
    • Treatment for costiasis often involves formalin baths or salt solutions.