Capsalidae

Capsalidae is a family of monopisthocotylean monogeneans, which includes about 200 species.

Species

ハダムシ／肌虫科

FAMILY

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumPlatyhelminthes
ClassMonogenea
OrderCapsalidea
FamilyCapsalidae

Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater

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taxon name: Capsalidae
taxon author citation: Baird, 1853

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Capsalidae is a family of monopisthocotylean monogeneans, which includes about 200 species.

The monophyly of the Capsalidae is supported by possession of accessory sclerites in the haptor (the posterior attachment organ), and was confirmed by molecular phylogeny. Their oncomiracidium (the free larva) is distinct from that of other families.