Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, often called Ich, is a parasitic ciliate and the only species in its genus. Its name translates roughly as the fish louse with many children. It infects most species of freshwater fish with little regard for host specificity, penetrating the gills, skin, and fins, where it shows up as small white spots on the surface even though it lives as a true parasite beneath the skin rather than on top of it.
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System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleAgricultural or Structural Pest 1 Scientific NameIchthyophthirius multifiliis 1 Conservation Status Connections
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Source Wikidata: Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis
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1. Wikipedia: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
Wikipedia- Wikidata Q19253007 (P225 taxon name)
- When the organism gets into a large fish culture facility, it is difficult to control...costly...at farms
In Group: Parasitic Ciliates, Lead
Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, often termed "Ich", is a parasitic ciliate.
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3. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 7938189, category fieldQuote, GBIF taxon key 7938189, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis
Child Taxon Of: Ciliophora, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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