Imbricate Copepod [Ceratothoa imbricata]
Description
Ceratothoa imbricata, or the Imbricate Copepod, is a parasitic species that infests various fish species. It is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the waters around the Caribbean. The species is characterized by a flattened, oval body and a large head. The females are larger than the males and are capable of causing damage to their hosts.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
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| Genus |
Ceratothoa
Ceratothoa
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