Publications by authors named "Rijin Kattamballi"
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the seasonal prevalence of a specific cymothoid parasite infecting only the Indian mackerel along the Malabar Coast of India.
- Out of 88 fish species tested, only the Indian mackerel was found to be affected by this parasite, demonstrating a narrow host specificity with a prevalence rate of 30.70%.
- The research noted significant seasonal variations in parasite occurrence and highlighted the physical damage caused to the host's gills due to the parasite's attachment.
