Parasitic isopods, particularly those within the family Cymothoidae, represent a remarkable example of host‐parasite coevolution in marine environments. These crustaceans attach to or embed themselves ...

Anglers and scientists found “tongue-eaters” parasites in the mouths of fish off Mexico and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shared by Mayra Ixchel Grano‑Maldonado Off the western coast ...

Explore the fascinating world of marine biology as we dive into the unique phenomenon of the tongue-eating louse. This video ...

Professor Nico Smit specializes in aquatic parasitology at Northwestern University in South Africa. Many years ago, while working on his Ph.D.,... First person: Behind a scientist's discovery of a ...

New diagnoses are given for Ceratothoa and Glossobius. Three species of Ceratothoa and four species of Glossobius are reported from the mouths of four species of flying fishes and six species of ...

Gnathiid isopods are small, obligate ectoparasites whose larval stages feed on the blood of coral reef fishes, thereby influencing host physiology, behaviour and community dynamics. Their feeding ...

Researchers have discovered a rare example of 'great fish parenting' with a common coral reef species found to actively protect their young by eating parasites. Researchers have discovered a rare ...