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What parasitic worm is there in raw fish?
Raw fish can be carriers of anisakis simplex. This is a parasitic roundworm that can over take the gastrointestinal tract of a human making them very ill.
Do pacific lamprey kill fish?
Pacific lamprey are not typically known to kill fish. They are parasitic feeders that attach themselves to other fish to feed on their bodily fluids. While this parasitic behavior may weaken the host fish, it is not common for the lamprey to directly kill the host fish.
Do sea lampreys attack humans?
Sea lampreys do not typically attack humans. They are parasitic fish that feed on the blood of other fish, not humans.
Do lampreys attack humans?
Lampreys do not typically attack humans. They are parasitic fish that feed on the blood of other fish, but they are not known to target humans as prey.
How did my fish get ick and what can I do to treat it?
Ich, or white spot disease, is a common parasitic infection in fish caused by the protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish can get ich from poor water quality, stress, or introduction of infected fish. To treat ich, you can raise the water temperature to 86F for a few days, use aquarium salt, or medicate with anti-parasitic medications. It's important to also improve water quality and reduce stress for your fish.
What could be causing big white spots on my fish and how can I treat this condition effectively?
Big white spots on fish could be caused by a fungal infection or a parasitic disease like ich. To treat this condition effectively, you can try using medication specifically designed to treat fungal or parasitic infections in fish. It is important to follow the instructions on the medication carefully and consider consulting a veterinarian or fish expert for further guidance.
Can you find Two examples of parasitism in a marine biome?
The parasitic isopod, Cirolana harfordi, which attaches to fish and feeds on their blood, is an example of parasitism in a marine biome. Another example is the parasitic copepod, Lernaeocera branchialis, which attaches to the gills of fish and feeds on their tissue, leading to negative effects on the host's health.
Is a lamprey a decomposer?
Lampreys are not decomposers. They are consumers.
Do sea lampreys pose a threat to humans by attacking them?
Sea lampreys do not pose a threat to humans by attacking them. They are parasitic fish that primarily feed on the blood of other fish species.
What is the function and Adaptation for lamprey?
Lampreys function as parasitic or non-parasitic fish that feed on the blood and tissues of other fish. They have adapted with a unique jawless mouth and toothed tongue to attach themselves to their hosts.
What does the term 'candiru' mean?
Candiru is English and Portuguese. It is a type of parasitic catfish. It is also known as the toothpick fish, or the vampire fish. It is native to the Amazon and the controversial myth surrounding this fish is that it will swim into the male human's urethra.
How do you spell parasitic?
The correct spelling is "parasitic."
