Plectanocotyle Two-Spot Goby Fluke [Plectanocotyle ditrematis]
Description
Plectanocotyle ditrematis is another species of monogenean, parasitic flatworms. It is commonly found on the skin of the two-spot goby (Gobiusculus flavescens). Similar to P. gobiensis, it is small, transparent, and has an elongated body. However, P. ditrematis is distinguished by its haptor which possesses a single pair of clamps.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Polyopisthocotylea
Polyopisthocotylea
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| Family |
Hexabothriidae
Hexabothriidae
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| Genus |
Plectanocotyle
Plectanocotyle
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