Olencira [Olencira]

Description

Olencira is a genus of parasitic isopods that target marine fishes. These parasites are particularly known for their attachment to the gills where they can cause significant damage. They exhibit a flattened body and specialized limbs for clinging onto the host.

Species
Prawn Killer
Prawn Killer [Olencira prawnensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Isopods
Isopoda
Family Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
Statistics
  • Species 1