Allopodocotyle [Allopodocotyle]

Description

Allopodocotyle is a genus of trematodes in the family Opecoelidae. Species within this genus are parasitic flatworms that primarily infect fish, residing in their intestines or occasionally in the bile ducts. These parasites are characterized by their unique body shapes, which are adapted for a parasitic lifestyle within their marine hosts. The lifecycle of Allopodocotyle species involves multiple hosts, typically including mollusks and fish.

Species

Pinkish flatworm [Allopodocotyle argentinensis]

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Striped flatworm [Allopodocotyle vittata]