Parvicapsula 2008 Parvicapsula is a parasite that attacks a salmon’s kidneys and can potentially cause a high mortality rate among spawners. In the background of the painting is a tissue section of a sockeye glomerulus infected with the parvicapsula parasite. Resources: Bower, Dr. Susan. Parasitologist, Scientist Emeritus, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, BC Jones, Dr. Simon. Salmonid immunology and parasitology. Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, BC
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