Gastrocotyle Hispanica [Gastrocotyle hispanica]
Description
This species is a member of the Gastrocotylidae family. It is known to be a parasite, attaching itself to the gills of the Mediterranean horse mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus). Similar to other species in its genus, it has a long, flat body and a posterior haptor for attachment. The haptor features two squamodiscs, which are instrumental in its parasitic lifestyle.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Polyopisthocotylea
Polyopisthocotylea
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| Family |
Gastrocotylidae
Gastrocotylidae
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| Genus |
Gastrocotyle
Gastrocotyle
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