@article{MAKHILLJAVA2009891739, title = {Annual Dynamics of Tapeworm, Ligula intestinalis Parasitism in Tench (Tinca tinca) from Beysehir Lake, Turkey}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {8}, number = {9}, pages = {1790-1793}, year = {2009}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2009.1790.1793}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2009.1790.1793}, author = {Ahmet Seref and}, keywords = {Ligula intestinalis,prevalence,mean intensity,parasitic-index,tench Tinca tinca,Beysehir lake,Turkey}, abstract = {In this study, tench (Tinca tinca) were caught between March 2003 and February 2004 in Lake Beysehir and examined for Ligula intestinalis plerocercoid infestation. Prevalence ranging from 25.80±2.29-96.88±2.17, increased with increasing fish size. Index of parasitization (Ip) differed among the length classes. Monthly fluctations in Ip values were also significant (p<0.05). Minimum Ip was determined as 1.50±0.26 in April and maximum Ip 4.64±0.60 in January. Mean intensity varied in the length classes. During the studied period, significant differences were observed between mean intensity of plerocercoids values and the months (p<0.05).} }