Branchiurans were once thought to be copepods but are now recognised as a separate subclass in the superclass Meer weergeven

Branchiurans have a flattened, oval body, which is almost entirely covered by a broad, oval carapace, four thoracic segments each with a pair of swimming legs, a pair of anterior compound eyes, and an … Meer weergeven

Branchiurans are widely distributed throughout the world. Most species are found in Africa and South America, and none are found in Antarctica. In North America, the genus Argulus is the only one kno… Meer weergeven

Branchiurans are obligate ectoparasites that are found primarily on marine and freshwater fish (only the genus Argulus occurs in marine environments), but can also be found on other aquatic organisms suc… Meer weergeven

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• Data related to Argulidae at Wikispecies Meer weergeven