Proteocephalidea [Proteocephalidea]
Description
Proteocephalidea is an order of tapeworms that infest a wide range of hosts, including freshwater and marine fishes. This order is known for its diverse array of species, with members that have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts. Morphologically, they display a variety of scolex shapes and arrangements, but typically have multiple loculi (chambers) within each proglottid.