Hexabothriidae [Hexabothriidae]

Description

The Hexabothriidae family is distinguished by its members' preference for parasitizing the gills of cartilaginous fish, such as sharks and rays. These parasites have a distinct haptor with six or more attachment organs, including hooks and suckers, which they use to firmly attach to the gill lamellae, extracting blood and causing gill damage.

Genera

Erpocotyle [Erpocotyle]

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Plectanocotyle [Plectanocotyle]

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Rajonchocotyle [Rajonchocotyle]

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Squalonchocotyle [Squalonchocotyle]

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Taxonomy