Spiny-headed copepod [Clavellisa cordata]
Description
The Clavellisa cordata, commonly known as the spiny-headed copepod, is a parasitic marine species found primarily in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its elongated body shape, segmented with a spiny head. The species is commonly found attached to the gills of fish, particularly cod, where they feed on the host's blood.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
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| Family |
Lernaeopodidae
Lernaeopodidae
|
| Genus |
Clavellisa
Clavellisa
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