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California, freshwater fish and parasites

California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick

The parasites are called trematodes. Two species of the flatworms were discovered in California’s freshwater fish, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The tiny, flattened and sluglike creatures can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy when a person eats an infected fish.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography · 2d

Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Phys.org on MSN · 2d

Most freshwater game fish in Southern California carry invasive parasites capable of infecting humans, study finds

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study by researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Catfish species found in Ganga point to India’s freshwater fish diversity

Glyptothorax belongs to a family of catfishes known as the Sisoridae. Sisorids are primarily hillstream catfishes, with many ...

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This Bird Manages to Gulp Down a Huge Fish Bigger Than Its Whole Head

This cormorant somehow manages to gulp down a fish that's even bigger than its head! How do these birds swallow their food ...

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All About Fish: A 5-Day Unit Plan for Kids

saltwater versus freshwater habitats, the fish life cycle, and adaptations that fish have developed to aid in their survival. Included in the unit plan are five days’ worth of comprehensive ...

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Freshwater Pufferfish: What to Know

These unique fish are usually found in shallow ocean water, but a few species are found in freshwater. Here’s what you need to know about these inflatable fish, especially the freshwater ...

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The Biggest Freshwater Fish on Every Continent, Ranked

Few freshwater fish can match the size of the Mekong giant catfish, which can exceed 10 feet and weigh over 660 pounds. Native to the Mekong River, this gentle giant feeds on plankton rather than ...

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The Prettiest Freshwater Fish: 5 Stunning Species You Need to See

Here are the "fin"-alists for our prettiest fish contest. The tiger muskie is half pike, half muskie and all beauty. / Joe Shead Muskies, the undisputed kings of freshwater gamefish, are sharp ...

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