Japanese Lernaeopsis [Lernaeopsis japonica]
Description
The Japanese Lernaeopsis is a parasite of marine fish. It has a long, slender body and a bulbous head. The body is segmented and the color ranges from pale to dark brown. It is commonly found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japanese waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
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| Family |
Lernaeidae
Lernaeidae
|
| Genus |
Lernaeopsis
Lernaeopsis
|