Sprat Worm [Lernaeenicus garviae]
Description
Lernaeenicus garviae, also referred to as the Sprat Worm, is a parasitic copepod found in marine environments. This species primarily targets sprat fish, attaching itself to the gills and causing respiratory distress. Females are typically larger and more complex than males.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
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| Family |
Lernaeopodidae
Lernaeopodidae
|
| Genus |
Lernaeenicus
Lernaeenicus
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