What is the organism shown in white (not the fish)? identify the white filamentous structure on the fish above

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What is the organism shown in white (not the fish)?
identify the white filamentous
structure on the fish above
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Fungal infections are one of the most common disorders for fish. Fungal spores naturally populate fish tanks, but sick, stressed or injured fish can cause a dangerous increase. These infections manifest as a white cotton-wool-like growth on the skin, mouth, fins or gills.

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