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Gill Fluke (Dactylogyrus)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The gill fluke is a bit smaller than its big brother (the skin worm). The way of reproduction is also different. Young worms are born from an egg that has ended up somewhere in the pond. That’s why they have eyes, so they can look for a host. Once landed on a Koi, the small worm continues its way towards the gills, the softest and most delicate part accessible from the outside of the fish. The eggs that he lays afterwards fall off the Koi and the cycle can repeat itself after the egg has hatched. How long it takes for the eggs to hatch depends on the water temperature. <\/p>\n

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With a magnification of 40x, these worms can be found. However, to be sure, check if you can see the eyespots, which is best done at a magnification of 100x. <\/p>\n

The gill fluke is a worm-like and falls under the category of Trematodes (parasitic flatworms).
\nGill flukes are hermaphroditic and engage in self-fertilization.<\/p>\n