Heller's Nesippus [Nesippus helleri]
Description
The Heller's Nesippus, or Nesippus helleri, is a parasitic copepod that is found in various parts of the Pacific Ocean. This species is known to inhabit the gills of several shark species. It is identifiable by its large body size, cylindrical shape, and a pair of robust maxillipeds used for attaching to the host.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
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| Family |
Pandaridae
Pandaridae
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| Genus |
Nesippus
Nesippus
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