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Costia

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Costia
a genus of flagellated protozoa in the family Tetramitidae. Called also Ichthyoboda.

Costia necatrix and Costia pyriformis
parasites on the skin of freshwater fish.


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Ich Commonly known as ich, ichthyobodo or costia is a very common parasite that is found on the bodies of fish.
 
 
 
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