noun
- Plural of monogenean; parasitic flatworms of the class Monogenea that typically infect the gills or skin of fish.
Usage: biology; zoology; technical
Examples
- Monogeneans are common parasites found on freshwater fish in aquaculture systems.
- The biologist identified several species of monogeneans under the microscope.
- Fish farmers must monitor for monogeneans to prevent disease outbreaks in their tanks.
- Monogeneans differ from digeneans in their direct life cycle without intermediate hosts.
- Treatment protocols for monogeneans often involve chemical baths or medication.