First Record and extended description of Dicyema platycephalum Penchaszadeh1969 (Dicyemida: Dicyemidae) in Octopus tehuelchus from northern Patagonia, SW Atlantic | Synapse
March 3, 2026
First Record and extended description of Dicyema platycephalum Penchaszadeh1969 (Dicyemida: Dicyemidae) in Octopus tehuelchus from northern Patagonia, SW Atlantic
Key Points
Dicyema platycephalum is reported in Octopus tehuelchus for the first time, shedding light on marine species diversity.
The findings cover habitat details and morphological characteristics of the dicyemid, advancing knowledge in marine biology.
Observation details were collected from specimens in northern Patagonia, focusing on ecological and geographical context.
These insights into Dicyema platycephalum highlight the importance of ongoing marine biodiversity research and conservation efforts.