Monogenoidean parasites of Italian marine fish: An updated checklist.

An updated checklist of the monogenoids infecting Italian marine fish is provided, including seven new records (Diplectanum simile on Sciaena umbra; Diplectanum sp. on Scorpaena porcus; Lamellodiscus elegans, L. ergensi, L. fraternus on Diplodus vulgaris; L. virgula on Pagellus erythrinus; Pseudanthocotyloides heterocotyle on Engraulis encrasicolus). The number of monogenoidean species recorded in Italian marine ichtyofauna is therefore increased to 141, harboured by 93 host species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]