Coptodon zillii Diseases
MainRef: Paperna, I. 1996  
Disease name: Amplicaecum Infection (Larvae) Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Country: Sudan   Year:  
Locality: Sudan Nile  
Diseases occurred in: eggs fry females in the wild
  larvae juveniles males  in culture
Prevalence: very common  
Intensity: low   Mortality:    
Type of culture:     Water temp.:    
Remarks: Prevalence of the infection is 69% with an intensity of 2-8 worms per fish. Infection commonly occurs in the heart, specifically at the sinus venosus.  
 
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