Prevalence of the parasitic copepod, Sarcotaces sp., infection in British Columbia rockfishes (Sebastes sp.) and implications for rockfish life-history
Matthew R. Siegle, Jillian C. Dunic, Kristina Castle, Malcolm Wyeth, Milton Love, Sean C. Anderson
This study reports the prevalence of Sarcotaces sp. infection in rockfishes and its impact on length-at-maturity, with higher infection rates in certain species and sex-specific effects.
Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology