Trichodinidae [Trichodinidae]

Description

The Trichodinidae family encompasses ciliate protozoans that parasitize the surface of fish and other aquatic organisms. While traditionally associated with the Ciliophora phylum, some classifications have included similar parasitic forms in the Multivalvulida order due to their complex life cycles and interaction with marine hosts. Members of this family are characterized by their disc-shaped bodies with a central, toothed ring used for attachment to the host and feeding. They are significant in aquaculture for their potential to cause disease in densely stocked populations.

Genera

Urceolaria [Urceolaria]

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Taxonomy