Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish (2+1)

2.2.29. Diseases

Number of diseases that affect the body of the crustaceans. Adult lobsters are relatively resistant to disease. Pathogenic protozoans, fungi and metazoan parasites are also cause diseases in crustacean. The disease like.

• Gaffkemia
• Shell disease
• Bacterial blood disease
• Erosion of the exoskeleton

These are all the major disease that affects the crustaceans shell.

Conclusion

This is the circulatory system of crustaceans and their functions.