Parasitic Copepod [Achtheinus oblongus]
Description
Achtheinus oblongus is a parasitic copepod that is usually found attached to the gills of marine fish. This species is characterized by its oblong body shape and short, segmented antennae. It has a complex life cycle that involves multiple hosts and stages of development.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
|
| Family |
Pandaridae
Pandaridae
|
| Genus |
Achtheinus
Achtheinus
|