Systematics of the Caligidae, Copepods Parasitic on Marine Fishes

Download or read book Systematics of the Caligidae, Copepods Parasitic on Marine Fishes written by Masahiro Dojiri and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a generic revision of the entire caligid family, which has not been reviewed and revised since its establishment in 1834 by Burmeister. It includes detailed descriptions of all genera within the family along with a discussion on the taxonomic status of the genera previously belonging to the Euryphoridae and compiles an extensive array of information and literature regarding "sea lice" into one book. The external morphology, functional morphology, life history, and host-parasite relationships of the Caligidae are presented. A key to the genera of the Caligidae is provided. Because this family has become increasingly important due to their deleterious effects on fishes, especially cultured or farmed fishes throughout the world, aquaculturists have become very concerned about these “sea lice”.