Molecular and phylogenetic characterization of a Cnidarian parasite (Cnidaria: Myxozoa) , infecting gills of Indian major carp, .

Gill haemorrhagic disease is a significant health issue in Indian major carps, including . In this study, we investigate the molecular description of , the identified causative agent of gill haemorrhagic disease in these fishes. Remarkably, no-one published molecular description of exists to date.

Myxobolus coriumicus n.sp. (Cnidaria: Myxozoa) Causing Scale Disease Associated with Skin Lesions in Indian Cultured Carp, Cirrhinus mrigala in Punjab.

Purpose: The motive of the present study was to investigate incidences of myxozoan parasite infection in commercially important fishes and their characterization using morphological attributes and molecular approach.

Methods: The specimens of cultured Cirrhinus mrigala were sampled and various organs were examined. The plasmodia were detected on the scales.