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Download fileMSX disease of oysters caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni
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posted on 2014-05-21, 00:00 authored by Susan E. FordThe parasite can cause annual mortalities of up to 90% during an initial outbreak and chronic losses of 50% per year thereafter, with reductions in shell growth, meat quality, and reproductive capabilities among still-infected survivors.
This is a revision and update of Identification Leaflet 38, original by Jay. D. Andrews.
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38Published under the auspices of the following ICES Steering Group or Committee
- ASG