Robertgurneya's Parasitic Copepod [Robertgurneya parasitica]
Description
A parasitic copepod that inhabits the gills of various fish species. It is characterized by its small size and cylindrical body with a broad, rounded posterior. This species attaches itself to the gills of its host using a specialized frontal filament. It feeds on the blood and tissues of its host.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
|
| Family |
Parastenheliidae
Parastenheliidae
|
| Genus |
Robertgurneya
Robertgurneya
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