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''Pseudorhabdosynochus jeanloui'' is a diplectanid monogenean parasitic on the gills of the Pacific creolefish, ''
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The vagina includes a sclerotized part, which is a complex structure.
The type-host of ''P. jeanloui'' is the Pacific creolefish, ''
Paranthias colonus
''Paranthias colonus'' (the Pacific creolefish) is a species of grouper found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are typically found in small aggregations well above reefs, but will retreat to the reef at the approach of danger. They form large m ...
'' ( Perciformes, Serranidae). It has been described in 2015 by Knoff, Cohen, Cárdenas, Cárdenas-Callirgos & Gomes.
Description
''Pseudorhabdosynochus jeanloui'' is a small monogenean, 0.6-0.0 mm in length. The species has the general characteristics of other species of ''Pseudorhabdosynochus
''Pseudorhabdosynochus'' is a genus of monopisthocotylean monogeneans, included in the family Diplectanidae. The type-species of the genus is ''Pseudorhabdosynochus epinepheli'' ( Yamaguti, 1938).
The genus includes more than 80 species, which a ...
'', with a flat body and a posterior haptor, which is the organ by which the monogenean attaches itself to the gill of is host. The haptor bears two squamodiscs, one ventral and one dorsal.
The sclerotized male copulatory organ, or "quadriloculate organ", has the shape of a bean with four internal chambers, as in other species of ''Pseudorhabdosynochus
''Pseudorhabdosynochus'' is a genus of monopisthocotylean monogeneans, included in the family Diplectanidae. The type-species of the genus is ''Pseudorhabdosynochus epinepheli'' ( Yamaguti, 1938).
The genus includes more than 80 species, which a ...
''.Kritsky, D. C. & Beverley-Burton, M. 1986: The status of ''Pseudorhabdosynochus'' Yamaguti, 1958, and ''Cycloplectanum'' Oliver, 1968 (Monogenea: Diplectanidae). Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 99, 17-20The vagina includes a sclerotized part, which is a complex structure.
Etymology
The authors of the species wrote that ''Pseudorhabdosynochus jeanloui'' was named after French parasitologistJean-Lou Justine
Jean-Lou Justine (born 1955), French parasitologist and zoologist, is a professor at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France, and a specialist of fish parasites and invasive land planarians.
Higher education and career
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Hosts and localities
The type-host of ''P. jeanloui'' is the Pacific creolefish, ''Paranthias colonus
''Paranthias colonus'' (the Pacific creolefish) is a species of grouper found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are typically found in small aggregations well above reefs, but will retreat to the reef at the approach of danger. They form large m ...
'' ( Perciformes, Serranidae). The type-locality is off Chorrillos, Lima, Peru.
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q56740435 Diplectanidae Animals described in 2015 Fauna of Peru