PARASITIC LEECHES AND COPEPODS ON FISH

Parasitic Leeches and Copepods on Fish Although not a common problem, occasionally, fish will be observed infected with either leeches or copepods. Leeches have long, slender flexible bodies and actively swim for an attack on their prey. Skin and underlying soft tissues are damaged and allow blood to flow into the leech’s digestive tract. Leeches […]