Browsing Department of Biological Sciences by Subject "Ecdysis"
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Development of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis parasitic stages in temperatures ranging from 3 to 24°C
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-09-05)The development rate of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis is greatly influenced by seawater temperature. This study describes how the growth rate of L. salmonis changes with temperature and identifies the extreme ... -
Instar growth and molt increments in Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae) chalimus larvae
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02)The salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) is an ectoparasitic copepod causing severe problems to the fish farming industry and to wild salmonids. Morphologically, all stages in the life cycle of L. salmonis have been ...