20 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for anchor worm in fish?
2% salt bath
Which species of leech is commonly found attached to fish?
Piscicola
What is the most common type of papilloma seen in fish?
Smooth candle wax lesions
Which part of the eye in teleosts is thought to provide nutrients to the avascular retina?
Choroid gland
Which parasite causes white spots on freshwater fish?
Ichthyophthirius multifilis
What is the size of the motile theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifilis?
30-45um
What is the recommended treatment for Ichthyophthirius multifilis?
Treatment is not effective against the encysted form
What is the marine version of Ichthyophthirius multifilis called?
Cryptocaryon irritans
Which of the following factors can contribute to the development of cataracts in fish?
All of the above
What is the treatment option for cataracts in fish?
Removal of the lens
What are the symptoms suggestive of uveitis in fish?
Hyphaemia and hypopyon
What can cause exophthalmos in fish?
All of the above
Which parasite is associated with 'hole in the head' disease in discus and Oscars?
Spironucleus vortens
What is the treatment for microsporean infections?
There is no treatment available
Which parasite can produce large pseudocysts internally and underneath the skin?
Henneguya and Myxobolus
Which parasite uses an array of anchors and hooks to attach to the skin of fish?
Monogenean flukes
Which of the following is a treatment option for Chilodenella spp. parasite in freshwater fish?
Formalin bath at 0.125-0.25ml/L for 30 minutes once daily for 2-3 days
Which of the following parasites can cause skin necrosis and gill damage in marine fish?
Piscinoodinium pillulare
What is the preferred therapy for Velvet Disease in marine fish?
Copper sulphate bath at 100mg/L for 1-5 minutes
What is the size range of Trichodina and Trichodinella spp. parasites?
30-70 um
Test your knowledge on Spironucleus, a parasite commonly associated with 'hole in the head' disease in discus and Oscars. Learn about its connection to Angel fish and the treatment options available.
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