New Host Record for the Marine Fish Ectoparasite, Cymothoa Frontalis (Isopoda: Cymothoidae) from the Arabian Sea
摘要
Cymothoa frontalis, a buccal attaching fish parasitic isopod is recorded for the first time from the Central west coast of India, from a new host fish Deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus belonging to the family Gerreidae. Distribution of C. frontalis in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone was provided. Host preferences of Cymothoa spp. in Indian waters are reviewed.