Multiple choice

A microsporidian parasite fungus capable of infecting the Pacific salmon is

  1. Completoria

  2. Carouxella

  3. Harpella

  4. Saksenaea

  5. Loma salmonae

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Loma salmonae is a species of microsporidian parasite, infecting Pacific salmon, Oncorhynchus spp. L. salmonae is the causative agent of microsporidial gill disease of salmon. It is an intracellular parasite which induces respiratory distress, secondary infection and increased mortality rates.