Domain Eukarya Order Dysteriida Genus Brooklynella | Family Hartmannulidae | |
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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.
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.
References
Brooklynella hostilis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA