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The academic text Freshwater Fish Parasites spans a total of ten sections, offering a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the wide array of parasites found in freshwater fish across the country. The text provides a simple, straightforward explanation of the etiology, clinical signs, prophylaxis, and treatment of parasitic diseases, making it accessible and understandable for students, researchers, teachers, scientists, and farmers in the field. The book covers a variety of essential topics, including the latest advancements in fish parasitological research, and offers a thorough, step-by-step guide to identifying and managing parasitic diseases. The text adopts a comprehensive approach, addressing all aspects of parasitic disease management, from the identification of parasites to the diagnosis, prevention, and control of disease conditions. The book is particularly noteworthy for its inclusion of information on the parasitic problems faced by a range of fish, including indigenous species, commercially important exotic fish, sport fish, and ornamental fish. It also examines the behavior of hosts, the interrelationship between soil and water and parasitized hosts, and the mechanisms of parasitic attachment. This provides a complete picture of the parasitic disease profile for the entire fishery.

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Gadadhar Dash: M.F.Sc., Ph.D.Head,Department of Aquatic Animal Health, West Bengal Universty of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Chakgaria Campus, Kolkata-700094, West Bengal, India

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