monogenean

(mŏnˌə-jēˈnē-ən)

noun

Any of various trematodes of the order Monogenea that typically pass the entire life cycle as ectoparasites on a single fish.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Monogenea, order name

Origin: : mono-

Origin: + Greek geneā, race; see genealogy

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