Pelagic Stingray Monogenean [Monocotyle helicophallus]
Description
Monocotyle helicophallus is a parasitic species found on the gills of the pelagic stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea). The most distinguishing characteristic of this species is the spiral-shaped male copulatory organ.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
|
| Order |
Monocotylidea
Monocotylidea
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| Family |
Monocotylidae
Monocotylidae
|
| Genus |
Monocotyle
Monocotyle
|