Marine Species: Anilocra physodes

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Anilocra physodes
Photographed by: João Pedro silva

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Isopoda
Family: Cymothoidae
Genus: Anilocra
Species: Anilocra physodes

Species Data:

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Common Name: Parasitic isopod, fish flea
Description: Rounded anterior part of the head. Ended paws with a curved hook (dactyl). Posterior angles of the last thoracical segment are pointed. Distinct abdominal segments. It's a fishe's parasite.
Geographical Distribution: Atlantic Ocean

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