Lepotrema acanthochromidis facts for kids
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Class: | Rhabditophora |
| Order: | Plagiorchiida |
| Family: | Lepocreadiidae |
| Genus: | Lepotrema |
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L. acanthochromidis
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| Lepotrema acanthochromidis Bray, Cutmore & Cribb, 2018
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Lepotrema acanthochromidis is a tiny type of flatworm that lives inside the intestines of marine fish. It's a parasite, which means it gets its food and shelter from another living thing, called a host. Scientists first described this specific worm in 2018.
Meet the Hosts of Lepotrema acanthochromidis
The main fish that Lepotrema acanthochromidis likes to live in is called the spiny chromis. Its scientific name is Acanthochromis polyacanthus. This fish belongs to a group called Pomacentridae, which includes many types of damselfish.
Where These Worms Are Found
Scientists first found Lepotrema acanthochromidis near Heron Island in Australia. This island is part of the amazing Great Barrier Reef. They also found this worm living in fish near Lizard Island, which is another part of the Great Barrier Reef.
