Figure 9

Attempted induction of SKUD in Holothuria scabra: qualitative pilot experiment performed to test a potential induction of the SKUD via a direct contact between healthy sea cucumbers and SKUD-affected sea cucumbers. (A) Inoculation of 10 scarified healthy individuals. (B) Inoculation of 10 non-scarified healthy individuals. Observations were performed for 10 days.