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The present study investigates the seasonal prevalence of helminth parasites infecting the freshwater fish Mastacembelus armatus collected from various regions of Aurangabad District, Maharashtra. Monthly sampling from June 2008 to May 2009 allowed assessment of parasite occurrence during rainy, winter and summer seasons. A total of 414 fishes were examined, out of which 55 were infected with helminth parasites. Three parasite species were recorded the cestodes, Circumoncobothrium sp. and Senga sp., and the trematode, Allocreadium sp. The prevalence of infection showed clear seasonal variation, with the lowest levels in the rainy season, moderate infection in winter, and high occurrence in summer. Seasonal temperature differences, rainfall patterns and feeding behaviour likely influenced parasite transmission. The findings provide baseline data on helminth parasitology in M. armatus and highlight the seasonal dynamics of parasite infections in freshwater ecosystems of Aurangabad District.
Keywords:
Freshwater fish, Helminth parasites, Seasonal prevalence, Aurangabad District
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"Studies on Seasonal Prevalence of Helminth Parasite Infection in the Freshwater Fish Mastacembelus armatus from Aurangabad District (M.S.), India", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.a554-a561, December-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2512070.pdf
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