Systematics of the Caligidae, Copepods Parasitic on Marine Fishes

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Systematics of the Caligidae, Copepods Parasitic on Marine Fishes is written by Masahiro Dojiri and published by BRILL. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9004204253 (ISBN 10) and 9789004204256 (ISBN 13).

This book is a generic revision of the entire caligid family, which has not been reviewed and revised since its establishment in 1834 by Burmeister. It includes detailed descriptions of all genera within the family along with a discussion on the taxonomic status of the genera previously belonging to the Euryphoridae and compiles an extensive array of information and literature regarding "sea lice" into one book. The external morphology, functional morphology, life history, and host-parasite relationships of the Caligidae are presented. A key to the genera of the Caligidae is provided. Because this family has become increasingly important due to their deleterious effects on fishes, especially cultured or farmed fishes throughout the world, aquaculturists have become very concerned about these “sea lice”.