Monocotylidae [Monocotylidae]

Description

Monocotylidae is a diverse family of monogenean parasites, primarily found in marine environments. These parasites are known for their specificity to elasmobranch hosts, such as rays and sharks. They attach to their hosts using a haptor, which is equipped with hooks and suckers, allowing them to feed on the host's tissue and fluids. Monocotylidae species are characterized by their unique reproductive and developmental strategies, which are closely synchronized with the life cycles of their hosts.