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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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Description: Isopoda Aega sp., possibly Aega bicarinata Leach, 1818.
This specimen was caught using a specimen collector. This particular family of Isopoda, the Aegidae, are temporary parasites on marine fishes. They engorge themselves with food (presumably blood), from their hosts, then dislodge and sit on the bottom to digest their meal.
The specimen seen here is about 5 cm long from head to tail end. Item Type: Image Title: Aega sp. Copyright: Serpent project Species: Aega sp. Behaviour: Probably a temporary parasite, feeding on blood of fish host. The anterior first 3 pairs of pereiopods are hooked to hold on to the host whereas the rest of the pereipods are 'walking legs'. Site: Arctic -- Barents -- Norway Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): 310 Latitude: 71 deg 00' 00" N Longitude: 21 deg 00' 00" E Project Partners: Oceaneering ROV: Magnum 142 Deposited By: Dr K Kroeger Deposited On: 16 November 2011
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Nerocila sp. is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Parapercis schauinslandii (Redspotted sandperch). Indo-Pacific, Duration 22 seconds
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Salve Bug, AEga psora, Kroyer; young specimen.
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Cirolana borealis.
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Aega nasula.
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Cymothoa astrum, an Isopod parasite of fish.
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Cirolana concharum.
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Rocinela belliceps (Stimpson). a, head and antennae; b, leg of third pair; c, uropod; d, abdomen.
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Eknarin Rodcharoen, Niel L. Bruce, Pornsilp Pholpunthin
Zookeys
Figure 2.Cirolana songkhla sp. n., male holotype (PSUZC-CR0281-01) (13.7 mm) (A–F), male paratype (PSUZC-CR0281-2) (11.2 mm) (G–H), male paratype (PSUZC-CR0281-2) (13.8 mm) (I–J). A dorsal view B lateral view C head, dorsal view D frons E detail of frontal lamina F pleon G antennule H antennal peduncle I antero-ventral view of penial opening J ventral view of penial opening.
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Kerry A. Hadfield, Niel L. Bruce, Nico J. Smit
Zookeys
Figure 1.Ceratothoa africanae sp. n. female holotype (29 mm) (SAM A45937): A dorsal view B antero-dorsal view of pereonite 1 and cephalon C ventral view of cephalon D dorsal view of pleotelson E lateral view.
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Kerry A. Hadfield, Paul C. Sikkel, Nico J. Smit
Zookeys
Figure 1.Mothocya xenobranchia Bruce, 1986 (15 mm) (AMNH_IZC 00197448): A dorsal view B dorsal view of cephalon C oostegites D lateral view E dorsal view of pleotelson F pereopod 1 G uropod H pereopod 7 showing indentations.
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Scientific name: Livoneca redmanii
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Report on the zoological collections made in the Indo-Pacific Ocean during the voyage of H.M.S. 'Alert' 1881-2.London :Printed by order of the Trustees,1884.
biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12067748
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I caught a snapper off the rocks on Rangitoto Island and when I had landed it, this creature crawled out of it's mouth. I happened to have my camera with me - I was nearly gagging watching it.Cymothoa exigua, or the tongue-eating louse, is a parasitic crustacean of the family Cymothoidae. It tends to be 3 to 4 centimetres (1.2 to 1.6 in) long. This parasite enters through the gills, and then attaches itself at the base of the spotted rose snapper's (Lutjanus guttatus) tongue. It extracts blood through the claws on its front, causing the tongue to atrophy from lack of blood. The parasite then replaces the fish's tongue by attaching its own body to the muscles of the tongue stub. The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue. It appears that the parasite does not cause any other damage to the host fish. Once C. exigua replaces the tongue, some feed on the host's blood and many others feed on fish mucus. This is the only known case of a parasite functionally replacing a host organ. It is currently believed that C. exigua are not harmful to humans unless picked up alive, in which case they can bite.Imagine if Cockroaches crawled into your mouth at night and attached itself to your tongue.
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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.