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Trichodina modesta: an exotic ciliate in the Neotropical region parasitizing an unusual host

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Author(s):
Ramos Valladao, Gustavo Moraes [1] ; Giannecchini, Luiz Gustavo [2] ; Martins, Mauricio Laterca [3] ; de Padua, Santiago Benites [4]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista CAUNESP, Ctr Aquicultura, Lab Patol Organismos Aquat LAPOA, Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista CAUNESP, Ctr Aquicultura, Lab Peixes Ornamentais, Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Dept Aquicultura, Lab Sanidade Organismos Aquat AQUOS, BR-88040900 Florianopolis, SC - Brazil
[4] Aquivet Saude Aquat, Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária; v. 24, n. 2, p. 162-167, APR-JUN 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

In this study, an important ornamental fish, Betta splendens (Osphronemidae), from three different Brazilian states was examined for parasitic infestations. Smears with parasites were impregnated with silver nitrate or stained using Giemsa for taxonomic evaluation. A disc-shaped trichodinid with a body diameter of 39.7 +/- 3.3 mu m, adhesive disc diameter of 32.9 +/- 3.1 mu m and denticulate ring diameter of 19.5 +/- 2.0 mu m was found. The morphological characteristics resembled those of Trichodina modesta Lom, 1970, a species that shows clear host specificity for Cypriniformes. Until now, its occurrence was restricted to the Eurasian region. In the present study, a new host for T. modesta is reported and therefore the first occurrence of this species in the Americas. The parasite was possibly introduced into the Neotropical region through the exotic fish trade, especially of Cypriniformes used by aquarists. The distribution of this ciliate is discussed and a checklist of localities and hosts for the species is provided. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/14490-1 - Bacterial disease in catfish: isolation, characterization and pathogenesis
Grantee:Santiago Benites de Padua
Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 12/19414-7 - Efficacy in vitro and in vivo of oil essential of plants on the I. multifiliis treatment of pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus)
Grantee:Gustavo Moraes Ramos Valladão
Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Master