Prevelance of the parasitic copepod Acanthochondria diastema Kabata, 1965 in wild populations of the southern sand flathead, Platycephalus bassensis | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Prevelance of the parasitic copepod Acanthochondria diastema Kabata, 1965 in wild populations of the southern sand flathead, Platycephalus bassensis
Key Points
High prevalence of Acanthochondria diastema was found in wild populations of Platycephalus bassensis.
Infected individuals showed significant parasitic impact on host health and condition.
Analysis of fish samples from various locations was conducted to assess the distribution of this copepod.
Understanding this prevalence highlights the need for monitoring ecological impacts in marine ecosystems.