Four new and a known species of Lernaeopodidae (Copepoda, Siphonostomatoida), parasitic on Actinopterygii in Japan, with the description of a new genus of the family

Crustaceana 2026

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Authors: Kunihiko Izawa
DOI: 10.1163/15685403-bja10497
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Abstract

Abstract In addition to redescriptions of Clavella collaris Ho, 1993, three new species, i.e., Parabrachiella physiculi sp. nov., P. sebastesi sp. nov., Praeclavella nemipteri sp. nov., and a new genus and species, Pterobrachiella coelorinchi gen. et sp. nov., are described. A revision of Praeclavella Castro-Romero, Montes & Martorelli, 2022 is performed and reported upon as well.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasite Biology and Host Interactions Crustacean biology and ecology Marine Biology and Ecology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Crustaceana
Pages
1–14
Publication date
5 January 2026