Diclidophoridae [Diclidophoridae]

Description

Diclidophoridae is a family within the Mazocraeidea order that consists of parasitic flatworms which predominantly target marine fishes. These parasites are characterized by their unique attachment mechanisms, which they use to adhere to the gills, skin, or fins of their hosts. Diclidophoridae members are distinguished by their complex life cycles, involving multiple host species and developmental stages. The effects of Diclidophoridae infestation on fish include gill damage, reduced growth rates, and increased susceptibility to secondary infections, posing challenges for fish health management in both natural and aquaculture settings.

Genera

Neodiclidophora [Neodiclidophora]

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Pseudodiclidophora [Pseudodiclidophora]

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Taxonomy