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Chonopeltis
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass (biology), subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic freshwater fish host (biology), host. Species of this genus are exclusively found in rivers in Africa. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. These suction cups are used to attach to their hosts. ''Chonopeltis'' feed on various tissues, including mucus, internal fluids, and sloughed-off scales. The genus ''Chonopeltis'' is distinguished from the genus ''Argulus'' due to its lack of a preoral spine and from Dolops (crustacean), ''Dolops'' by the presence of suckers rather than hooks. Reproduction and life cycle Mating and larvae, larval development of ''Chonopeltis'' occur on the host. Gravidity and parity#Gravidity in biology, Gravid females do not leave the host to lay eggs, as they are poor swimmers. This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Chonopeltis Schoutedeni
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic freshwater fish host. Species of this genus are exclusively found in rivers in Africa. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. These suction cups are used to attach to their hosts. ''Chonopeltis'' feed on various tissues, including mucus, internal fluids, and sloughed-off scales. The genus ''Chonopeltis'' is distinguished from the genus '' Argulus'' due to its lack of a preoral spine and from ''Dolops'' by the presence of suckers rather than hooks. Reproduction and life cycle Mating and larval development of ''Chonopeltis'' occur on the host. Gravid females do not leave the host to lay eggs, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. Unlike many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Chonopeltis Liversedgi
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic freshwater fish host. Species of this genus are exclusively found in rivers in Africa. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. These suction cups are used to attach to their hosts. ''Chonopeltis'' feed on various tissues, including mucus, internal fluids, and sloughed-off scales. The genus ''Chonopeltis'' is distinguished from the genus ''Argulus'' due to its lack of a preoral spine and from ''Dolops'' by the presence of suckers rather than hooks. Reproduction and life cycle Mating and larval development of ''Chonopeltis'' occur on the host. Gravid females do not leave the host to lay eggs, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. Unlike many o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |