Genomic Insights into Parasites of Fishes
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasites of fishes are highly diverse and speciose, and all major parasitic phyla are represented. Some species are considered highly important for fisheries and aquaculture. Despite this, many species are under- described, or even unknown. Advances in genomic and molecular technologies present an opportunity to develop a more robust understanding of fish host–parasite relationships, as well as the evolutionary relationships of parasite groups. With the advent of new technologies, there is an opportunity to develop deeper and broader insights into these parasites. This Special Issue is open to all studies employing genomic techniques to advance the understanding of fish parasites.
Dr. Nathan J. Bott
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- parasites
- fish
- genomics
- platyhelminths
- myxosporean
- nematoda
- crustacea
- protista
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