Researchers make breakthrough in protecting squid eggs from parasite
Published date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:12:07 +0700Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) said they have achieved a breakthrough in squid aquaculture by identifying and treating a newly discovered species of parasitic copepod.
The parasite was named Ikanecator primus for its devastating impact on squid eggs. Scientists added the parasite posed a significant threat and caused high mortality rates among hatchlings in aquaculture settings.
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