Surprising footage reveals parasites attached to the head of a deep-sea fish. These crustaceans, visible in a video shared by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, feed on their host's bodily fluids. The ...

If you're a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbor ...

Both tapeworms and pinworms affect your gut and overall health. ... or fish. You also can be exposed to tapeworms through contaminated water. ... lumps on the skin, neurologic changes, or seizures.

On Caribbean coral reefs, small striped gobies perform a vital service. These finger-length cleaner fish pick parasites and ...

Fish farmers in Uganda and globally must partner with scientists and adopt sustainable, science-backed practices to overcome ...

Hymenolepis nana (dwarf tapeworm) and Diphyllobothrium latum (fish tapeworm) are two other tapeworms that affect humans. ... skin, or eyes. Symptoms depend on the body tissue affected.

Monogenean parasites represent a significant challenge to aquaculture operations, particularly affecting finfish by infecting the skin and gills. These ectoparasitic flatworms are characterised by ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

While that host could be a rabbit, pig or fish for some species of tapeworms, in the suburbs, ... The pet, in the process of biting and chewing at its skin, might ingest the flea.