Lecanicephaloidea
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Lecanicephaloidea is an order of tapeworms of the subclass Cestoda. Species in the order consist of intestinal parasites of elasmobranch fishes.[1]
Anatomy
The order is distinguished in that the scolex consists of two parts. The lower half forms a neck bearing four small suckers. The upper half is either globular or tentacle-bearing, and shows glandular structures.[2]
The anatomy of the order is similar to that of the Proteocephaloidea.
References
- ^ "Order Lecanicephaloidea". Taxonomicon.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. McGraw-Hill.