Siphonostomatoida [Siphonostomatoida]
Description
Siphonostomatoida includes copepods that are predominantly ectoparasites of marine fish, with some species also found on invertebrates. They have a distinctively elongated body and a siphon-like mouthpart used for feeding on the host's blood and tissues. Members of this order are of significant interest due to their impact on commercial fisheries and aquaculture.
Families
Caligidae [Caligidae]
View DetailsPandaridae [Pandaridae]
View DetailsDichelesthiidae [Dichelesthiidae]
View DetailsEudactylinidae [Eudactylinidae]
View DetailsKroyeriidae [Kroyeriidae]
View DetailsLernaeopodidae [Lernaeopodidae]
View DetailsPennellidae [Pennellidae]
View DetailsSphyriidae [Sphyriidae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
Statistics
- Families 8