Scalloped copepod [Clavellisa crenulata]
Description
The Clavellisa crenulata, also known as the scalloped copepod, is a parasitic species found in the North Pacific Ocean. This species is known for its scalloped edge on the ventral side of its body. It is commonly found attached to the gills of salmon, where it feeds on the host's blood.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
|
| Family |
Lernaeopodidae
Lernaeopodidae
|
| Genus |
Clavellisa
Clavellisa
|