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Host specificity of the marine ciliateCryptocaryon irritanswas investigated using seven parasite isolates and six experimental fish species. The low degree of host specificity ofC. irritansto teleost fish has been confirmed. Furthermore, five fish species occurring outside the geographical range of this parasite were also susceptible to infection; three of these could be at risk toCryptocaryonthrough aquaculture practices.