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The Study was carried out to analyze infestation of isopod parasites in the commercially important fish Rastrelliger kanagurta. It was observed that these parasites create serious damage to branchial chamber or buccal cavity and gills. Two hundred ninety four fishes out of Eight hundred sixty two were infected by the parasites. One hundred thirty five male Rastrelliger kanagurta out of Four hundred thirty eight and One hundred fifty nine female Rastrelliger kanagurta out of Four hundred twenty four . One hundred thirty nine Male isopods and One hundred fifty five Female isopods were identified . The prevalence of infestation varied substantially during April 2010 to March 2011. In male Rastrelliger kanagurta the prevalence was maximum in May 2010 (51.85%) and minimum in Sept 2010 (12.50%). In female Rastrelliger kanagurta the prevalence was maximum in May 2010 (57.14%) and minimum in June 2010 (20%).

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Faheem Ahmed, Muhammed Atiqullah Khan. (2012) ECTOPARASITE, NORILECA INDICA (MILNE EDWARDS, 1840) (CRUSTACEAN, ISOPODA, CYMOTHOIDAE) FROM THE MOUTH CAVITY AND BRANCHIAL CHAMBER OF RASTRELLIGER KANAGURTA (CUV, 1817) FROM KARACHI COAST, PAKISTAN, , Volume 9, Issue 01 & 02.
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