Morphopathological study of the interaction between the Freshwater Pearl Mussel and the Atlantic salmon

  1. Castrillo Arias, Pedro Antonio
Supervised by:
  1. María Isabel Quiroga Berdeal, Director
  2. María Paz Ondina Navarret Director
  3. Roberto Bermúdez Pose Director

Defence university: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

Fecha de defensa: 13 May 2022

Committee:
  1. Amílcar Teixeira Chair
  2. Ana Paula Losada García Secretary
  3. Antonio Rodríguez Bertos Committee member
Department:
  1. Department of Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science

Type: Thesis

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Abstract

This Ph.D. Thesis arose with the aim to understand and provide solutions for culturing the endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel during its parasitic stage in the Atlantic salmon. To optimize the production of young mussels and preserve fish health, the morphopathological pattern of glochidiosis was characterized during the early and late stages of glochidiosis and related to the larval development and metamorphosis of Margaritifera margaritifera, from glochidium to post-larva. The results here enclosed contribute to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of glochidiosis that may aid to manage the parasitic stage during the culture of freshwater mussels.