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 [Acanthocotyle]
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Neodiclidophora
Neodiclidophora [Neodiclidophora]
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Diclidophoroides
Diclidophoroides [Diclidophoroides]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
Class Monogenea
Monogenea
Order Polyopisthocotylea
Polyopisthocotylea
Statistics
  • Genera 3