Genus Branchiobdella (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Branchiobdellidae: a small worm that lives on the gills or surface of a crayfish attached by a sucker.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Branchiobdella is a type of ectoparasitic worm that attaches itself to the gills or surface of a crayfish.
- Species of the genus Branchiobdella are known to cause significant harm to their crayfish hosts, leading to reduced growth rates and increased mortality.
- Research has shown that the genus Branchiobdella is specific to crayfish hosts, and different species within the genus have different host preferences.
- Crayfish infested with the genus Branchiobdella often exhibit abnormal behavior, such as increased lethargy and reduced feeding activity.
- Studies on the genus Branchiobdella have shed light on the complex relationships between ectoparasites and their hosts in freshwater ecosystems.