Ascarophis


Ascarophis is a genus of parasitic nematodes, belonging to the family Cystidicolidae. Species of Ascarophis are parasitic as adults in the gastrointestinal tract of marine and estuarine fishes.

Species

According to the World Register of Marine Species, the genus currently includes many species. A few are listed here:
Several subgenera have been proposed, with the following species:
File:Atlantic cod.jpg|thumb|left|The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, is the host of Ascarophis morrhuae