A recent study from the University of Leicester has revealed that global warming has the potential to change the balance between host and parasite. Parasitic worms that infect fish can have a devastating effect on fish reproduction. These parasitic worms grow four times faster in warmer temperatures and it was noticed that the fishes growth rate slowed.
Also noticed during the study was that the parasite may well manipulate the fishes behaviour to make them seek out warmer temperatures. The research, supported by funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), has been published today in the influential journal Global Change Biology. Read more ...
This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.
Also noticed during the study was that the parasite may well manipulate the fishes behaviour to make them seek out warmer temperatures. The research, supported by funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), has been published today in the influential journal Global Change Biology. Read more ...
This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.
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