Jul 12 2007
Chenier Ecology for July 2007
Spaghetti Worms in Fish — Spaghetti worms are common parasites of saltwater fish in the
Sciaenid or drum family, which include speckled and white trout, black drum, redfish and croakers. Most
commonly known as spaghetti worms, each fish actually has a specific parasite which prefers its flesh.
Most common in sea trout is Poecilancistrium caryophyllum. Worms found in black drum are most often
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ZRODLO: Louisiana Sea Grant