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Appendix E. Detailed dissection protocols for each host species.
Table E1. Detailed dissection protocols for each host species. All organs were examined under a stereomicroscope after being prepared for examination. "As described" indicates that the protocol used matches the generalized description in the methods section.
Host species
Fins
Right eye, heart, liver, spleen
Gills
Right filet
Intestine
Cephalopholis urodeta
As described
Squashed separately
As described
Squashed. Inside of skin also examined.
Squashed separately
Ctenochaetus marginatus
As described
Squashed separately
As described
Squashed.
Inside of skin also examined.As described
Acanthurus nigricans
As described
Squashed separately
As described
Squashed.
Inside of skin also examined.As described
Paracirrhites arcatus
As described
Squashed separately
As described
Squashed.
Inside of skin also examined.Squashed separately
Stegastes aureus
Whole fish squashed.
Fins examined without being
separated from rest of fish.Squashed separately
As described
Whole fish squashed
Squashed separately
Chromis margaritifer
Whole fish squashed.
Fins examined without being
separated from rest of fish.Squashed separately
As described
Whole fish squashed
Squashed separately
Pseudanthias bartlettorum
Whole fish squashed.
Fins examined without being
separated from rest of fish.Squashed separately
As described
Whole fish squashed
Squashed separately