scratcher disease

scratcher disease
a infestation of the intestinal canal caused by worms (Acanthocephala) which dig into the canal wall causing inflammation, perforation, anaemia and weakness. Can be fatal to smaller fishes

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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