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Figure 3

From: Scrutinizing the triad of Vibrio tapetis, the skin barrier and pigmentation as determining factors in the development of skin ulcerations in wild common dab (Limanda limanda)

Figure 3

Overview of skin lesion assessment for mechanically treated zone ulcerations on pigmented and non-pigmented sides. Comparison of the main parameters between pigmented (grey) and non-pigmented (white) sides at 5, 15 and 21 days post-inoculation (dpi). Results of the control and challenge fish were taken together. Only the fish that were alive at the end of the experimental period (21 dpi) are depicted here. Three asterisks indicate a significant difference between pigmented and non-pigmented side, one asterisk represents a trend. A Gross ulcerations score (GUS) and B total affected area (TA) were higher on the pigmented side compared to the non-pigmented side during the entire experimental period. C Ulcerative area (UA) did not differ significantly although a similar trend was visible at 15 and 21 dpi.

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