Herring Lernaeenicus [Lernaeenicus encrasicoli]
Description
A parasite commonly found on European herring, it has a similar morphology to Lernaeenicus sprattae. The female attaches to the host fish and undergoes a dramatic transformation, losing features such as eyes and antenna. The male is much smaller and remains free-swimming.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
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| Family |
Lernaeidae
Lernaeidae
|
| Genus |
Lernaeenicus
Lernaeenicus
|