Heteromazocraes Fish Louse [Heteromazocraes indicus]
Description
Heteromazocraes indicus, commonly known as the Heteromazocraes Fish Louse, is a parasitic isopod species found in marine environments. This species typically inhabits the gills of marine fish, particularly those in the Carangidae family. The Heteromazocraes Fish Louse has a flat and elongated body, typically grey to brown in color. It is distinguished by its segmented body, two pairs of antennae, and seven pairs of legs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
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| Family |
Gill Flukes
Mazocraeidae
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| Genus |
Heteromazocraes
Heteromazocraes
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