Neoheterocotyle [Neoheterocotyle]

Description

Neoheterocotyle is a genus within the family Monocotylidae, consisting of species that parasitize marine elasmobranchs, including rays and sharks. These parasites are recognized by their specialized haptors, which enable them to anchor onto the gills or external surfaces of their hosts. Neoheterocotyle species are unique in their reproductive and attachment structures, which differentiate them from other genera within the family. Their life cycle is direct, with the parasites developing from eggs to infective larvae in the water.

Species

Neoheterocotyle rhinobatidis [Neoheterocotyle rhinobatidis]

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Neoheterocotyle darwinensis [Neoheterocotyle darwinensis]

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Neoheterocotyle majuscula [Neoheterocotyle majuscula]

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Neoheterocotyle australis [Neoheterocotyle australis]

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Taxonomy