Diclidophora [Diclidophora]

Description

Diclidophora is a genus of monogenean parasites under the family Monocotylidae, primarily infesting the gills of marine fishes, especially those belonging to the ray and shark families. The genus is characterized by its members' complex haptor structures, which are crucial for attachment to the host. Diclidophora species are known for their specificity to host species, with each parasite species often associated with a particular host species. They have a direct life cycle, involving the release of eggs into the environment, which hatch into free-swimming larvae that seek out a new host.

Species

Monogenean flatworm [Diclidophora nezumiae]

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