Abstract
Three snake eels (Ophichthidae) were found in three common pandoras (Pagellus erythrinus) from the north-western Mediterranean: two in the stomach and one embedded in the body cavity. This incidence corroborates previous records of snake eels found within fish. The role of the eels as possible prey, parasites or pseudoparasites is briefly discussed. © 2011 Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e33 |
Journal | Marine Biodiversity Records |
Volume | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- Apterichtus
- common pandora
- Ophichthidae
- prey
- pseudoparasitism
- western Mediterranean