PARASITES OF Oreochromis niloticus OBSERVED IN THE FISHERIES UNIT OF THE NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND RESEARCH FARM

1 Omovwohwovie, E.E, 2Adeyemo, A.O and2 Fineroad, L. Blessing O.C., Preye O. And Egwono S.O.
2Department of Fisheries Technology
School of Agriculture, Federal Polytechnic. Ekowe. Bayelsa State
Corresponding Author:omovwohwovie@gmail.com
 

Parasites of Orechromis niloticus was studied at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Niger Delta University. The prevalence, abundance and intensity of infection were determined. The  prevalence of Dactylogyrus parasitae in Oreochromis niloticus showed the highest value of 65%, followed by Cestode, ligula 60%, Ergasilus 10% and Protozoa and Nematode 1.66% with the least prevalence. The intensity of Dactylogyrus obtained was 2.79,while  Cestode,( ligula)had 1.10,, Ergasilus spp 1.33, Protozoa and Nematode 1.2 respectively..