Isopods associated with fishes: a synopsis and corrections

Isopods associated with fishes are biologically and economically important. Unfortunately, little more than basic taxonomic studies have been conducted, with both isopod specialists and fish parasitologists largely ignoring their biology. This lack of knowledge has resulted in incomplete and erroneous portrayals of the group. To allay confusion concerning this important group, we first provide an overview and synoptic information and, second, directly address some of the published misconceptions.