The Egg Jelly of a Female Fish Louse Shows Metal Accumulation in a River (IMAGE)

University of Johannesburg

The Egg Jelly of a Female Fish Louse Shows Metal Accumulation in a River

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Researchers are looking for parasites to be early indicators of metal pollutants. Female fish lice have jelly-like substance surrounding their eggs. In this image, brighter green fluorescent areas show the Argulus japonicus louse has accumulated metals in the jelly.

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Dr Beric Gilbert, Department of Zoology, University of Johannesburg

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