Paramicrocotyle pacifica [Paramicrocotyle pacifica]

Description
Paramicrocotyle pacifica is a marine species of monogenean flatworms in the family Microcotylidae. It can be found in the Pacific Ocean and is a parasite that primarily infects fish species such as the jack mackerel. This species is characterized by its small size and the unique structure of its reproductive organs.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
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Family |
Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
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Genus |
Paramicrocotyle
Paramicrocotyle
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