Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon?

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Jun 22, 2023, 6:00 pm89 ptsTrending
More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers. Sea lice are parasitic copepods (small crustaceans) found in many fresh and saltwater habitats, and have been implicated in the decline of wild salmon populations. The research sheds…

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Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon?

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