Kroyer's round shark louse [Kroyeria spherica]

Kroyer's round shark louse
Description

Kroyeria spherica is a species of copepods in the family Kroyeriidae. They are ectoparasitic, often found on the gills of various species of sharks. They are characterized by a spherical body, two pairs of antennae, and a large cephalothorax. Females are usually larger than males.

Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
Family Kroyeriidae
Kroyeriidae
Genus Kroyeria
Kroyeria
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