Kroyeriidae [Kroyeriidae]

Description

Kroyeriidae is a family of copepods that exclusively parasitize the gills of sharks and rays. They have elongated bodies and specialized appendages that allow them to cling to the gill filaments, causing irritation and potential damage to their hosts.

Genera
Kroyeria [Kroyeria]
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Kroeyerina [Kroeyerina]
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Lamippe [Lamippe]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
Statistics
  • Genera 3