Whale Louse [Trifur]

Description

Trifur is a genus of parasitic copepods known to infest cetaceans such as whales and dolphins. These parasites have a flattened body adapted for clinging onto the smooth skin of their hosts. Trifur species are ectoparasites that feed on the skin and blood of their marine mammal hosts, often causing irritation and potentially facilitating secondary infections.

Species

Southern Right Whale Louse [Cyamus antarcticensis]

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