Argulus is a genus of fish lice in the family Argulidae. There are about 140 accepted species in the genus Argulus. [1][2][3][4] They occur in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. [1]

Oct 5, 2017 · Argulus species (Family: Argulidae), more commonly known as fish lice, are members of a large group of branchiuran parasites that infest and cause disease in fish. The …

Argulus is defined as a fish louse, a branchurian crustacean typically found in goldfish and koi production ponds, measuring 5 to 8 mm in size and characterized by its suckers, flattened …

Nov 12, 2012 · infest freshwater and saltwater fishes. The three most-studied species, Argulus foliaceus, A. japonicus, and A. c regoni are found in freshwater systems. Infections with these …

Argulus may lay several hundred tiny eggs in a single row (often), but sometimes in two or more rows or a cluster on a hard surface (rock, stick, etc.), and the eggs hatch anywhere from two …

Dec 24, 2024 · Argulus, commonly known as fish lice, are ecto-parasitic crustaceans that infest a wide range of freshwater and marine fish species. These parasites attach to the host's skin …

Argulus are a crustacean parasite in the subphylum Crustacea, which groups them together with prawns, shrimp, water fleas and others. The animals that are in the Crustacea group have …