Research Article

Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye)

Volume: 5 Number: 1 July 20, 2022
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Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye)

Abstract

Artemia sp. populations in saltworks throughout the world have been gaining importance due to their extensive use in aquaculture and their importance as the main prey organism for aquatic birds in hypersaline ecosystems. The genus Artemia sp. is also known as the intermediate host of some cestode species that are associated with flamingos. In this study, Flamingolepis liguloides parasitism was determined in Artemia partenogenetica for the first time in Turkiye. Infected A. parthenogenetica was detected in İzmir Çamaltı saltpans between May-August 2018 and the parasite diagnosis was made. Parasites were detected near the abdomen, thorax and the intestinal tract of A. parthenogenetica. The prevalence of parasites was higher in adult Artemia (63.6%). The presence of F. liguloides in A. parthenogenetica was very high with a frequency of 72.2%. The most abundant and prevalent parasite infection was recorded in July which is the most suitable time of the year with respect to number of flamingos in the area. The results show the prevalence of this parasite infection in A. parthenogenetica, which may be important for both the local Artemia population in the area and the flamingos breeding in Çamaltı saltpans.

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Supporting Institution

Binbir Gıda Tarım Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. İzmir Çamaltı Tuzlası.

Thanks

The author is grateful to Binbir Gıda Tarım Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. İzmir Çamaltı Tuzlası, and Prof. Dr. T. Tansel Tanrıkulu, Research Asst. Ezgi Dinçtürk for valuable information and suggestions in the preparation of this manuscript and doctoral candidate Mehmet Deniz from Lancaster University Department of Politics, Philosophy & Religion Lancester United Kingdom LA1 4YL for editing this manuscript.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Ecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 20, 2022

Submission Date

March 8, 2022

Acceptance Date

April 19, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Koru, E. (2022). Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye). Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, 5(1), 56-66. https://doi.org/10.46384/jmsf.1084680
AMA
1.Koru E. Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye). JMSF. 2022;5(1):56-66. doi:10.46384/jmsf.1084680
Chicago
Koru, Edis. 2022. “Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia Parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir Türkiye)”. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries 5 (1): 56-66. https://doi.org/10.46384/jmsf.1084680.
EndNote
Koru E (July 1, 2022) Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye). Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries 5 1 56–66.
IEEE
[1]E. Koru, “Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye)”, JMSF, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 56–66, July 2022, doi: 10.46384/jmsf.1084680.
ISNAD
Koru, Edis. “Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia Parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir Türkiye)”. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries 5/1 (July 1, 2022): 56-66. https://doi.org/10.46384/jmsf.1084680.
JAMA
1.Koru E. Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye). JMSF. 2022;5:56–66.
MLA
Koru, Edis. “Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia Parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir Türkiye)”. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, vol. 5, no. 1, July 2022, pp. 56-66, doi:10.46384/jmsf.1084680.
Vancouver
1.Edis Koru. Cestode Infection of the Native Brine Shrimp (Artemia parthenogenetica) in Çamaltı Saltpan (İzmir/Türkiye). JMSF. 2022 Jul. 1;5(1):56-6. doi:10.46384/jmsf.1084680

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