[Coral-List] ID of possible coral parasite?
Milton McAllister
mmmcalli at uiuc.edu
Wed Jan 17 14:07:45 EST 2007
Some tiny, sac-like organisms were observed in damaged tissue of a massive
caribbean coral. They are approximately 250 microns long and have a
tube-like opening at one end. I do not recognize these organisms and would
appreciate help with identification or suggestions about reference material
to consult.
Two JPEG photos of the organisms can be observed at the following web
addresses:
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/mmmcalli/www/OrganismLoMag.jpg
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/mmmcalli/www/OrganismHiMag.jpg
Thank you,
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Milton McAllister, Associate Professor, Veterinary Pathologist
University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Pathobiology
2001 S. Lincoln Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-7005
mmmcalli at uiuc.edu
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