Chonopeltis Lisikili
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family (taxonomy), family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. ''Panthera leo'' (lion) and ''Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Australis
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Minutus
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Meridionalis
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Liversedgi
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Lisikili
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Inermis
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Fryeri
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Flaccifrons
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Elongatus
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Congicus
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chonopeltis Brevis
''Chonopeltis'' is a genus of fish lice in the subclass Branchiura. These crustaceans are ectoparasitic and spend most of their lives on the body of an aquatic host. Species of this genus are found exclusively in Africa, and inhabit freshwater rivers. Description Members of this genus do not grow any larger than a few millimetres in size. They have flat bodies covered by a carapace, and have two large suction cups, one on either side their heads. They use these suction cups to stick to their hosts. They feed on the host‘s various assets, including mucus, internal fluids and sloughed-off scales. Life cycle Their larvae live and grow on their host‘s body, and mating occurs on the body of the host. ''Chonopeltis'' species will not leave the host during the egg-laying process, as they are poor swimmers. This is in contrast to other members of the family) Argulidae, who must leave their hosts to mate. After mating, females will adhere their eggs to structures or substrate ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |