1. a parasitic flatworm of the class Monogenea that typically lives on the gills or skin of fish
Usage: zoology

1. relating to or characteristic of monogeneans
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The fish showed signs of infection by monogeneans on its gills.
• Monogenean parasites can cause significant damage to fish populations.
• The researcher studied monogenean species found in freshwater environments.
• Monogenean infections are common in aquaculture facilities.
• The monogenean lifecycle involves direct transmission between fish hosts.
• Scientists identified several new monogenean species in the lake.