The validity of Acanthochondrites inflatus (Bainbridge, 1909) a parasitic copepod occurring on Raja radiata Donovan, 1806 in the North Sea

Author: Boxshall G.A.  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1464-5262

Source: Journal of Natural History, Vol.8, Iss.1, 1974-01, pp. : 11-17

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Abstract

Acanthochondrites inflatus (Bainbridge, 1909), parasitic on the branchial cavity wall of Raja radiata is redescribed and a comparison of its morphological features is made with the only other species of the genus, A. annulatus (Olsson, 1869.)