Elongated Monogenean [Multicotyle elongata]
Description
Multicotyle elongata is a species of monogenean parasite that has an elongated body shape. This species is often found in subtropical waters and infects various species of marine fish. Its morphology is characterized by numerous clamps on its posterior haptor and a large copulatory organ.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Trematoda
Trematoda
|
| Order |
Aspidogastrids
Aspidogastrea
|
| Family |
Aspidogastrids
Aspidogastridae
|
| Genus |
Multicotyle
Multicotyle
|