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eel
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eel
elongated, serpent-like fish with no scales. Most are marine species but there are some freshwater types. They are members of the order Apodes and constitute a number of suborders.

eel rhabdovirus
several isolates from eels have not been shown to be associated with disease in eels, but some are pathogenic for trout and salmon.
eel stomatopapilloma
thought to be a viral infection.
eel stripe
see dorsal stripe.


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The elvers will grow into mature eels and remain in fresh water for between 10 and 20 years until they are ready to make the journey to spawn and efforts are now being made to enable them to reach the wetlands and upstream areas where they can thrive.
Less than one percent of the 1980's stock of elvers (baby eels) remains today," said spokeswoman Clarisse Buma, adding that eels do not reproduce in captivity.
 
 
 
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