Mackerel Worm [Pseudopecoelus mackereli]
Description
This species is a parasitic flatworm which belongs to the family Opecoelidae. It is commonly found in the Atlantic Mackerel's intestine. It is characterized by its elongated body, translucent skin, and a complex life cycle involving multiple hosts.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Trematoda
Trematoda
|
| Order |
Digenetic Flukes
Digenea
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| Family |
Opecoelidae
Opecoelidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudopecoelus
Pseudopecoelus
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