A note on the infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Osteichthyes, Scombridae) by Kudoa sp. (Myxozoa: Multivalvulida)

Nota sobre a infeção de Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Osteichthyes, Scombridae) por Kudoa sp. (Myxozoa: Multivalvulida)

Abstracts

The infection of Scomberomorus brasiliensis by the myxozoan Kudoa sp. is reported. The parasites formed plasmodiae inside the skeletal muscle fibres. The spores were quadrate in apical view and bell-like shaped in lateral view, containing four equally sized more or less rounded polar capsules. No detrimental effects were observed in the host, namely muscle liquefaction. The importance of these parasites is discussed.

fish; Myxosporea; muscle parasites; Kudoa sp.; Brazil