Heteromazocraes [Heteromazocraes]

Description

Heteromazocraes is a genus in the Mazocraeidae family, including species that are specialized parasites of marine fishes. These flukes are recognized by their distinct body shapes and the configuration of their haptors, which are adapted for a secure attachment to the gills of their hosts. The genus is characterized by the diversity of its species' morphological adaptations, allowing them to parasitize a wide range of fish species by effectively attaching to their gills and feeding on blood and tissue.

Species

Heteromazocraes Fish Louse [Heteromazocraes indicus]

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Taxonomy