The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis negatively affects cardiorespiratory function in Gadus morhua. Issue 5 (24th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Behrens, J. W.; Seth, H.; Axelsson, M.; Buchmann, K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fish biology. Volume 84:Issue 5(2014)
• Page Start: 1599
• Page End: 1606
• Publication Date: 2014-03-24
• Subjects: Fishes -- Periodicals; Fishes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 597
• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12362
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1112

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jfb12362-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p id="jfb12362-para-0001">The parasitic copepod <italic>Lernaeocera branchialis</italic> had a negative effect on cardiorespiratory function in Atlantic cod <italic>Gadus morhua</italic> 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.</p> </abstract>