Cryptocaryon irritans is a parasitic ciliate responsible for cryptocaryonosis, also known as white spot disease, which poses a significant threat to marine aquaculture worldwide. This protozoan ...

The saltwater form of Ich is caused by Cryptocaryon irritans. Both parasites have complex life cycles that make them difficult to treat.

Saltwater Ich Manifests as White Spots Saltwater ich is an unpleasant condition with visible symptoms. A parasitic protozoan called Cryptocaryon irritans spreads it throughout marine environments.