Histopathology and immunohistochemistry of gills of Van fish (Alburnus tarichiGüldenstädt, 1814) infected with myxosporean parasites

The Van fish are a cyprinid species endemic to Turkey’s largest soda lake, Lake Van, and have great economic value because they are a food source. Once a year, the fish take part in reproductive migration to the fresh waters flowing into the lake. The fish migrate from an extreme environment with high salinity (2.2%) and high pH (9.8). These fish are unable to reproduce in this alkaline environment and must migrate to fresh water during their...