Proteocephalus
Proteocephalus is a genus of parasitic flatworms in the family Proteocephalidae, within the order Proteocephalidea, class Cestoda. Members are endoparasites of freshwater fishes. Adults inhabit the intestinal tract of various fish hosts, where they attach with a scolex and feed on ingested nutrients. The genus comprises numerous species described from continents worldwide.
Life cycle: Like other proteocephalids, Proteocephalus species typically have a three-host life cycle. Eggs hatch in
Pathology and significance: Infections are often asymptomatic but can cause enteritis, reduced growth, or intestinal obstruction