| Title | Biology of the Microsporidan Parasite, Pleistophora sp., in Three Species of Crangonid Sand Shrimp |
| Publication Type | Thesis |
| Year of Publication | 1977 |
| Authors | Breed, Gail M. |
| Academic Department | Dept. of Zoology |
| Degree | M.S. |
| Pagination | 62 p. |
| Date Published | 1977 |
| University | Oregon State University |
| City | Corvallis, Or. |
| Type of Work | Masters Thesis |
| Call Number | Guin *Breed 1977, Digital Open Access |
| Keywords | biological, blacktail bay shrimp=Crangon nigricauda, California bay shrimp=Crangon franciscorum, crustaceans, decapods, Idaho Flats, life history information, Marine Science Center Dock, parasites, physiology, Pleistophora species, shellfish disease, smooth bay shrimp=Lissocrangon stylirostris, theses, Yaquina Bay |
| Notes | A common parasite of sand shrimp, Pleistophora species, was examined in Yaquina Bay. The parasite infects skeletal muscle tissue in the shrimp. The seasonal prevalence and intensity of the infection was noted. Discusses aspects of the biology of this parasite and its effect on the sand shrimp. BW photographs of slides. Major professor was Dr. Robert E. Olson. |
| URL | https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/6h440x13v |
| Label | 5490 |
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