摘要
Objective:To describe and observe four types of neoplasms on different parts(external and internal organs)of an Asian sea bass(Lates calcarifer).Methods:The sample was collected from local fish landing center(south east coast of India).Histopathology of normal and tumour tissues were analyzed.Results:A total of 83 tumour masses(neoplasm)were recorded on the fish skin,also the neoplasms were recorded in internal organs of fish such as liver,stomach and ovary.Conclusions:Aetiology of such neoplasm’s are unknown,further more researches need to confirm the causative agent for this type of neoplasm.
基金
Supported by Ministry of Environment and Forest(MoEF),Government of India,New Delhi for financial support of the project titled“Prevalence of tumours in food fishes of Tamil Nadu coast”(D.O.No.22-31/2010-CS-I.).