Broadhead Fluke [Benedenia hoshinai]
Description
Benedenia hoshinai is a monogenean species found in the gills and external surfaces of several fish species. Belonging to the family Capsalidae, it is known for its broad head and parasitic lifestyle.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
|
| Order |
Capsalidea
Capsalidea
|
| Family |
Capsalids
Capsalidae
|
| Genus |
Benedenia
Benedenia
|