Clavellisa [Clavellisa]

Description

The Clavellisa genus belongs to the Lernaeopodidae family and consists of parasitic copepods that target a wide range of marine fish. These organisms are particularly noted for their claviform (club-shaped) cephalothoraxes and their ability to anchor themselves deeply into the gills or skin of their host fish. The impact of their parasitism can range from negligible to severely detrimental, depending on the host's species and the infestation level.

Species

Spiny-headed copepod [Clavellisa cordata]

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Horned copepod [Clavellisa emarginata]

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Needle-nosed copepod [Clavellisa longicauda]

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Scalloped copepod [Clavellisa crenulata]

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Taxonomy