Aspidogaster [Aspidogaster]

Description

Aspidogaster is a genus of parasitic flatworms in the family Aspidogastridae. These worms are characterized by a small, flattened body with a distinct head region and a large ventral sucker, which is divided into numerous small alveoli. Marine representatives of this genus typically parasitize the intestines and body cavities of various freshwater and marine fishes, attaching to their hosts with their ventral suckers. Their life cycle often involves molluscs as intermediate hosts. These parasites are notable for their complex reproductive systems and the unique structure of their ventral disk, which aids in attachment to their hosts.

Species

Aspidogaster conchicola [Aspidogaster conchicola]

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Aspidogaster limacoides [Aspidogaster limacoides]