Two new species of parasite discovered in crabs -- discovery will help prevent infection of other marine species

(Swansea University) Two new species of parasite, previously unknown to science, have been discovered in crabs in Swansea Bay, Wales, during a study on disease in the Celtic and Irish Seas.Both species are emerging pathogens, and were discovered infecting the common shore crab, so they could potentially have damaging effects on fisheries and other marine species. The researchers' discovery will help inform measures to reduce this risk.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news