[Experimental realization of the life cycle of Ergasilus lizae Kroyer, 1853, parasitic Copepoda of the fish Mugilidae. First results of infestation].

The life cycle of the parasitic Copepoda Ergasilus lizae with the infestation of a Mullet belonging to the species Liza aurata were obtained experimentally. The first results on the larval development process and the spreading over the branchial microbiotope by parasitic females are described.