Cymothoidae [Cymothoidae]
Description
Cymothoidae, often referred to by the same name in English, are parasitic isopods known for their fish-host specificity. They attach to the skin, gills, or mouth of fish, feeding on their host's blood. Cymothoids can cause significant damage to fish populations, especially in aquaculture.
Genera
Anilocra [Anilocra]
View DetailsCeratothoa [Ceratothoa]
View DetailsCymothoa [Cymothoa]
View DetailsElthusa [Elthusa]
View DetailsGlossobius [Glossobius]
View DetailsJoryma [Joryma]
View DetailsLivoneca [Livoneca]
View DetailsMoira [Moira]
View DetailsNerocila [Nerocila]
View DetailsNorileca [Norileca]
View DetailsOlencira [Olencira]
View DetailsPleopodias [Pleopodias]
View DetailsRenocila [Renocila]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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Statistics
- Genera 13