Henneguya zschokkei

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/henneguya-zschokkei

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1. What is the scientific name?Henneguya zschokkei
2. What is the classification?Myxosporean endoparasite
3. Why does Henneguya zschokkei not need oxygen?It uses a special way to make energy that doesn't need oxygen, so it can live in places where there is very little or no oxygen.
4. How does Henneguya zschokkei affect fish?It changes the fish's muscle so the flesh looks and feels like tapioca, which can hurt fish health and make it harder to sell the fish.

Myxosporean: A diverse group of microscopic, spore-forming parasites, predominantly infecting aquatic vertebrates, especially fish.
Endoparasite: A parasite, such as a tapeworm, that lives inside its host.
Anaerobic Metabolism: A metabolic process that generates energy in the absence of oxygen, often yielding less ATP than aerobic respiration.
Mitochondria: Double-membraned organelles found in most eukaryotic organisms, responsible for cellular respiration and ATP production.