Atrispinum [Atrispinum]

Description

Atrispinum includes species of parasitic worms that are part of the Microcotylidae family. These parasites are distinguished by their unique body morphology, which includes a series of spines along their anterior margin. They primarily target the external surfaces of fish, such as gills, where they attach and feed on the host's blood.

Species

Atlantic Thorntail Stingray [Atrispinum sector]

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