Bulbous Pseudolernaea [Pseudolernaea bulbosa]
Description
Pseudolernaea bulbosa, also referred to as the Bulbous Pseudolernaea, is a species that attaches itself to the skin or the gills of fish. It is most easily identified by its large, bulbous body. This species is known to cause significant harm to its host, often leading to secondary infections and potentially death. It is most prevalent in temperate waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
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| Family |
Lernaeidae
Lernaeidae
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| Genus |
Pseudolernaea
Pseudolernaea
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