Renocila [Renocila]

Description

Renocila is a genus of marine parasitic isopods, attaching primarily to the skin of fishes. Their presence can be identified by the distinct attachment sites and potential damage to the host's exterior. They have a unique body form that facilitates their lifestyle as ectoparasites.

Species
Shrimp Cymothoidae
Shrimp Cymothoidae [Renocila acanthoderi]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Isopods
Isopoda
Family Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
Statistics
  • Species 1