Kudoidae [Kudoidae]

Description

The Kudoidae family includes microscopic, parasitic dinoflagellates found within the tissues of marine fish. Representatives of this family, such as species from the genus Kudoa, are known for causing 'soft flesh' disease in their hosts, which can lead to significant economic losses in aquaculture and fisheries. They have complex life cycles, often involving multiple hosts, and are characterized by the formation of spores with multiple shell valves, a distinctive feature of the Multivalvulida order.

Genera

Hexacapsula [Hexacapsula]

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Taxonomy