Scientists Discover “Invisible” Fish Parasite Hidden in Fish Across the Globe

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Red-lipped Blenny, a tropical marine species in which the researchers discovered the ichthyocolids. Credit: Philippe Guillaume. This parasite, part of the apicomplexans—a critical group of clinical parasites—had been overlooked in earlier research. Its presence is widespread both geographically and across different fish species worldwide, which has significant implications for commercial fishing and marine food chains.

Reference: “A new and widespread group of fish apicomplexan parasites” by Anthony M. Bonacolta, Joana Krause-Massaguer, Nico J. Smit, Paul C. Sikkel and Javier del Campo, 30 May 2024,SciTechDaily: Home of the best science and technology news since 1998. Keep up with the latest scitech news via email or social media.Two asteroids, including the newly detected 2024 MK, will pass Earth safely this week, coinciding with Asteroid Day.

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