The relation between size and parasit load in the Molly fish (Poecilia latipinna) of Jarghoyeh qanat, Isfahan Iran.

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A total of 30 Molly fish with an average weight and length of 1.5, and 5.5 cm were collected from Jarghoyeh qanat of Isfahan province 2013. Different organs of the fish including eyes, skin, gills and intestines were examined. The results showed that 36.6% and 100% were infected by Costia and while all were infected by Ich parasite. The results did not show any correlation between fish weight and Costia load However there was positive correlation between fish weight and Ich parasite loadin thegills.

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