Impact ID8440
Impact TypeDisease/Parasite/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Lake Superior, Salmincola lotae has been known to cause relatively large lesions where the bulla is implanted in the mouth of Lota lota. Around 56% of the host species in the Apostle Islands region have been infected at a given time, with an average of 3.5 parasites per fish.
Reference16352
Cost 
LocationLake Superior, USA

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