Mullet Trematode [Apophallus muehlingi]
Description
Apophallus muehlingi, commonly referred to as the Mullet Trematode, is another species of trematodes. It is a parasite found in the intestines of mullets and other similar fish species. This species is smaller in size with a body length of 1-2 mm. It is characterized by a small cirrus sac and a large ventral sucker. The eggs are dark brown in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Trematoda
Trematoda
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| Order |
Digenetic Flukes
Digenea
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| Family |
Heterophyidae
Heterophyidae
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| Genus |
Apophallus
Apophallus
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