Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Muscle-dissolving Fish Parasite Infects 26 Minnesota Lakes - OutdoorHub

A walleye with a partially digested fish in its mouth. Neither of these fish are infected with heterosporis, however fish can also contract this parasite by eating affected prey.

Muscle-dissolving Fish Parasite Infects 26 Minnesota Lakes - OutdoorHub: "A terrifying fish parasite in Minnesota has now spread to 26 lakes in the state and 15 different species, according to researchers from the University of Minnesota. The parasite is called heterosporis, and the effects it can have on fish are rather grisly."



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