Cod Lernaeenicus [Lernaeenicus sprattae]
Description
This parasitic copepod is typically found on the body of sprat fish. The adult female of Lernaeenicus sprattae has a cylindrical body with two parts, cephalothorax and trunk. The cephalothorax is larger, containing a four-segmented neck. The trunk is segmented and contains the reproductive organs. The color is usually semi-transparent white to light pink. The male is smaller and free-swimming.
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 |
Lernaeenicus
Lernaeenicus
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