Spotted Eagle Ray Monogenean [Monocotyle carteri]
Description
Monocotyle carteri is a parasitic species found on the gills of the spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari). It is distinguished by its uniquely shaped accessory piece and the relative size of its hamuli.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Monocotylidea
Monocotylidea
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| Family |
Monocotylidae
Monocotylidae
|
| Genus |
Monocotyle
Monocotyle
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