Abstract
The genus Mugilicola Tripathi, 1960 consists of four species, i.e. M. smithae Jones & Hine, 1978, M. australiensis Boxshall, 1986, M. bulbosa Tripathi, 1960 and M. kabatai Piasecki, Khamees & Mhaisen, 1991. A species compendium of the genus Mugilicola is presented. Morphological differences occur mainly in the shape of the body, its length, the armature of cephalic appendages, mouthparts, armature of the legs, and genital complexes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-46 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | African Journal of Wildlife Research |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 1998 |
Keywords
- Compendium
- Copepod
- Morphology
- Mugilicola sp.
- Parasite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology
- Animal Science and Zoology