Anchoradiscus Explained

Anchoradiscus is a genus of monogeneans belonging to the family Ancyrocephalidae.All members of the genus are parasitic on North American centrachid fish.[1] [2]

Species

A single species is considered valid according to WorRMS: [1]

Notes and References

  1. WoRMS (2018). Anchoradiscus Mizelle, 1941. Accessed at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1253956 on 2018-08-14
  2. Beverley-Burton, M. (1986). The taxonomic status of Actinocleidus Mueller, 1937; Anchoradiscus Mizelle, 1941; Clavunculus Mizelle et al., 1956; Anchoradiscoides Rogers, 1967; Syncleithrium Price, 1967 and Crinicleidus n. gen.: North American ancyrocephalids (Monogenea) with articulating haptoral bars. Journal of Parasitology, 72, 22-44. JSTOR

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