Horned copepod [Clavellisa emarginata]
Description
The Clavellisa emarginata, or horned copepod, is a marine parasite commonly found in the Pacific Ocean. This species is recognized by its unique horn-like protrusions from its head. It is typically found attached to the gills of flatfishes, where it feeds on the host's nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
|
| Family |
Lernaeopodidae
Lernaeopodidae
|
| Genus |
Clavellisa
Clavellisa
|