An analysis of the effects of a sacculinid parasite on the external morphology of Callinectes sapidus Rathbun.
Date
1950
Authors
Reinhard, E.G.
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Abstract
Thirty Callinectes sapidus collected in Florida and Texas (Galveston Bay) were host to Loxothylaus lexanus. Effects of the parasite on the host is discussed.
Description
p. 277-288.
Keywords
parasites, parasitism, hosts, Callinectes sapidus, blue crab, Loxothylacus texanus