Aega psora

Aega psora
Dorsal and ventral views of A. psora
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Malacostraca
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A. psora
Binomial name
Aega psora
Synonyms 
  • Oniscus psora Linnaeus, 1758
  • Aega emarginata Leach, 1818

Aega psora is a species of isopod crustacean that parasitises a number of fish species in the North Atlantic. It is a serious ectoparasite of larger species of fish, particularly when they are injured.

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