Trochopus [Trochopus]

Description

Trochopus is a genus within the Capsalidae family, with species that are parasitic on marine fishes. These monogeneans are distinguished by their trochoid body shape, allowing for a high degree of mobility on the host's surface. Trochopus species are of interest for their unique adaptations to parasitism, including their reproductive strategies and the mechanisms by which they attach to and feed on their hosts.

Species

Green Sea Snail [Trochopus magnificus]

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Blue Sea Snail [Trochopus caeruleus]

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Red Sea Snail [Trochopus ruber]

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Taxonomy