Diclidophoridae [Diclidophoridae]
Description
Diclidophoridae encompasses a group of monogenean parasites known for their specialized attachment organs, which allow them to anchor to the gills of marine and freshwater fish. These organisms often have a direct life cycle and are capable of causing significant damage to their hosts, leading to respiratory distress and increased susceptibility to secondary infections.
Genera

Acanthocotyle [Acanthocotyle]
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Neodiclidophora [Neodiclidophora]
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Diclidophoroides [Diclidophoroides]
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Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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Order |
Polyopisthocotylea
Polyopisthocotylea
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Statistics
- Genera 3