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Chondracanthidae

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Chondracanthidae
Acanthochondria cornuta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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]

References

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