Domain Eukarya Order Dysteriida Genus Brooklynella | Family Hartmannulidae | |
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Brooklynella Hostilis at its finest!
Brooklynella hostilis is a species of marine parasitic ciliates that causes a condition known as "Clownfish disease". It is known to be found in marine aquariums is most commonly found in the subfamily Clownfish members of the Damselfish family.
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Symptoms
Color will fade and breathing may slow. The parasite spreads rapidly, and can easily transfer to a new host increasing the probability of cross contamination.
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Brooklynella hostilis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA