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1) an aquatic fungus (Saprolegnia spp.) that attacks living fish in crowded conditions such as aquaria and aquaculture facilities2) a reddish fungus (Clathrocystis roseopersicina) found on salted cod
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
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fish-fungus — 1) an aquatic fungus (Saprolegnia spp.) that attacks living fish in crowded conditions such as aquaria and aquaculture facilities 2) a reddish fungus (Clathrocystis roseopersicina) found on salted cod … Dictionary of ichthyology
fish fungus — noun 1. : a water mold (Saprolegnia ferax) that attacks living fish especially when crowded in hatcheries or aquariums 2. : a reddish fungus (Clathrocystis roseopersicina) sometimes appearing on salted codfish … Useful english dictionary
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fungus disease — any of the fungal infections that can affect fish … Dictionary of ichthyology
mouth fungus — ▪ fish disease fish disease caused by bacteria that attack the fish s mouth and produce a fuzzy cottonlike growth, which hinders breathing and eats away the jaws. Mouth fungus can be treated with antibiotics (antibiotic) as well as other… … Universalium
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white fungus — noun a fungus that attacks living fish and tadpoles and spawn causing white fungus disease: a coating of white hyphae on especially peripheral parts (as fins) • Syn: ↑Saprolegnia ferax • Hypernyms: ↑fungus • Member Holonyms: ↑Saprolegnia, ↑genus… … Useful english dictionary
mouth fungus — a bacterial infection (Flexibacter columnaris or Flavobacterium columnare)(not a fungus) causing a cotton wool like growth usually in the mouth region. A rapid infection, often fatal, first seen as light grey marks. Usually occurs in aquaria with … Dictionary of ichthyology
microsporidian — ▪ fungus any parasitic fungus of the phylum Microsporidia (kingdom Fungi), found mainly in cells of the gut epithelium of insects and the skin and muscles of fish. They also occur in annelids and some other invertebrates. Infection is… … Universalium
greasy — fish infected with Ichthyophonus hoferi (possibly a fungus) having flesh with a soft and greasy feel and a sweet, sickly smell, e.g. in Melanogrammus aeglefinus, especially smoked haddock, and herring. Fillets have a blotchy appearance which show … Dictionary of ichthyology
