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Title

Higher Incidence of Parasitic Copepods in Female Host Rockfish Species Call for Improved Restoration and Commercial Management Strategies

Authors

Alyssa Walters, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Mark C. Belk, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Files

Keywords

Host Parasite Interactions, Copepods, Rockfish

Abstract

Host-parasite interactions are key components in shaping ecosystem and community structure. In parasitism, the host maintains the life of the parasite and can have its fitness influenced as a result. This can be especially problematic for commercial fish projects, as well as species management.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Walters, Alyssa and Belk, Mark C., "Higher Incidence of Parasitic Copepods in Female Host Rockfish Species Call for Improved Restoration and Commercial Management Strategies" (2023). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2023. 38.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2023/38

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2023-03-03

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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