Eunice norvegica (Polychaeta: Eunicidae) in the Gill of Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)

Abstract

In the study, 50 horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) were examined for parasites between Februrary 2001 and May 2001.
Only one parasite species belong to Eunicidae family was found as attached in the gill of horse mackerel. In this investigation
12 Eunice norvegica (Polychaeta: Eunicidae) were collected. The samples fixed and examined. In our examination it has been
observed that Eunice norvegica samples had 30-45 segments and branchia consist of 10 filaments on their bodies and. Mean body
lenghth measured as 33.5±7.22 mm(18-49) mm, width was 1.08±0.01 mm (1.02-1.13 mm).