James E. Hayden, RBP
Minnow Skin with Encysted Fluke Larvae
Photomicrographer James E. Hayden, RBP has been a consistent winner of the Small World competition for many years. Featured below is a photomicrograph of a minnow skin specimen taken with darkfield illumination.
Minnow Skin with Encysted Fluke Larvae
Original Magnification: 12.5x
Specimen: Hematoxylin and Eosin Section
Technique: Darkfield Illumination
When shown to a pathologist for an opinion, this section of fish skin reveals well delineated cysts that, upon closer examination, contain fluke larvae (a parasite) and the diagnosis of Black Spot Disease is confirmed. I mainly saw a dragon head.
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