monogenean

Example:The aquarium had to be treated for monogenean parasites because the fish were developing strange lesions on their fins.

Definition:a parasitic worm of the superclass Monogenea that infects the host's body surface or mucous membranes.

Example:Ichthyophonus hoferi is a species of monogenean known to cause diseases in various fish species.

Definition:a specific taxonomic name for a type of monogenean worm, typically within a genus.

Example:Understanding the monogenean lifecycle is crucial for developing effective treatments against such parasites.

Definition:the life cycle of a monogenean, which typically involves direct development from egg to adult.