Red Parasitic Isopod [Livoneca redmanii]
Description
Livoneca redmanii, commonly known as the Red Parasitic Isopod, is a marine isopod that is found in the North Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the area around the British Isles. It is a small, parasitic creature that lives on the gills of fish. It has a red coloration and a flattened body, which allows it to easily attach itself to its host. The species is known for its reproductive cycle, where it releases its young directly into the gills of the host fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
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| Genus |
Livoneca
Livoneca
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