trichodiniasis

trichodiniasis
a disease caused by a ciliated protozoan (Trichodina sp.). The parasite is quite common and not always disease associated. Lethargy, flashing, mucus production (white to bluish tinges), skin ulcers, frayed fins and frayed gills are symptoms. Respiratory distress results if gills are severely affected

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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