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Which fungus does Merck link to grayish-white, cotton-like growths on fish?

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  1. A fungus called Saprolegnia
  2. A normal slime coat
  3. Leftover food stuck on

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  1. Merck Veterinary Manual: Disorders and Diseases of Fish www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/fish/disorders-and-diseases-of-fish Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Merck Veterinary Manual: Disorders and Diseases of Fish www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/fish/disorders-and-diseases-of-fish Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Merck Veterinary Manual: Disorders and Diseases of Fish www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/fish/disorders-and-diseases-of-fish Checked 2026-10-11.

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