Kuhnia [Kuhnia]

Description

Kuhnia is a genus within the family Mazocraeidae, consisting of gill flukes that infect a variety of marine fishes. Characterized by their unique haptor structures and the presence of complex reproductive systems, species of Kuhnia can be identified by their specific adaptations to different host species. These adaptations include variations in the size and shape of their haptors, which enable them to efficiently anchor onto the gills of their hosts.

Species

Kuhnia scombroides [Kuhnia scombroides]

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Taxonomy