A new host of Clavella alata Brian, 1909 (Siphonostomatoida; Lernaeopodidae) from Turkish seas

Ali Alaş; Ahmet Öktener; Dilek Türker

doi:10.6001/biologija.v62i3.3371

Ali Alaş
Ahmet Öktener
Dilek Türker

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6001/biologija.v62i3.3371

Keywords: Clavella, Phycis, parasitic copepod, Turkey

Abstract

Clavella alata Brian, 1909 (Siphonostomatoida; Lernaeopodidae) was reported on Phycis blennoides (Brünnich, 1768) in Turkey. Phycis blennoides (Gadiformes; Phycidae) is a new host for Clavella alata in Turkey. Also, some of the morphological characteristics of this parasitic copepod are given in photographs and drawings.