Withering abalone syndrome is a disease of the abalone shellfish, primarily found in Haliotis cracherodii. It has been recorded from the coasts of California and Baja California.[1]
The disease is caused by the bacterium "Candidatus Xenohaliotis californiensis", which attacks the digestive tract and glands. It causes general lethargy and for the characteristic "foot" to atrophy.[2] This impairs the abalone's ability to adhere to rocks, making it far more vulnerable to predation.[1] The bacteria are believed to be transmitted along the fecal–oral route and through the water column.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2023-12-19). "Withering Syndrome of Abalone". www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ a b Crosson, Lisa M.; Wight, Nate; VanBlaricom, Glenn R.; Kiryu, Ikunari; Moore, James D.; Friedman, Carolyn S. (2014-04-03). "Abalone withering syndrome: distribution, impacts, current diagnostic methods and new findings". Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 108 (3): 261–270. doi:10.3354/dao02713. ISSN 0177-5103. PMID 24695239.
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