The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis negatively affects cardiorespiratory function in Gadus morhua

• The parasitic copepod Lernaeocera branchialis had a negative effect on cardiorespiratory function in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua such that it caused pronounced cardiac dysfunction with irregular rhythm and reduced stroke amplitude compared with uninfected fish. In addition, parasite infection depressed the postprandial cardiac output and oxygen consumption.

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NATURVETENSKAP  -- Biologi (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Biological Sciences (hsv//eng)

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cardiac function; condition factor; histopathology; oxygen uptake; parasite; specific dynamic action

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