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. 2014 May;84(5):1599-606.
doi: 10.1111/jfb.12362. Epub 2014 Mar 24.

The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis negatively affects cardiorespiratory function in Gadus morhua

J W Behrens  1 , H Seth, M Axelsson, K Buchmann
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The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis negatively affects cardiorespiratory function in Gadus morhua

J W Behrens et al. J Fish Biol. 2014 May.

Abstract

The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis had a negative effect on cardiorespiratory function in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua such that it caused pronounced cardiac dysfunction with irregular rhythm and reduced stroke amplitude compared with uninfected fish. In addition, parasite infection depressed the postprandial cardiac output and oxygen consumption.

Keywords: cardiac function; condition factor; histopathology; oxygen uptake; parasite; specific dynamic action.

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