Paramicrocotyle pacifica [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
Class Monogenea
Monogenea
Order Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
Family Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
Genus Paramicrocotyle
Paramicrocotyle
Photo Gallery

No photos available yet.