Chondracanthidae

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Chondracanthidae
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Acanthochondria cornuta
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Suborder: Ergasilida
Family: Chondracanthidae
H. Milne-Edwards, 1840
Synonyms
  • Lernaeosoleidae
  • Pharodidae

Chondracanthidae is a family of parasitic copepods, usually found infecting the branchial chamber of demersal fishes. It comprises the following genera: [1]

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References

  1. ↑ Geoff Boxshall (2011). "Chondracanthidae". World Register of Marine Species . Retrieved February 27, 2011.


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