Merizocotyle [Merizocotyle]

Description

Merizocotyle is a genus of monogenean parasites within the Monocotylidae family, known to infest marine rays and occasionally sharks. The defining feature of this genus is its haptor, equipped with hooks and suckers for firm attachment to the host. Merizocotyle species are characterized by their specific host preferences and the ability to survive in a wide range of marine environments. Their development involves a direct life cycle, with larvae hatching from eggs and immediately seeking hosts to attach to and mature on.

Species

Ichthyocotylurus erraticus [Merizocotyle ichthyocotyle]

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