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fish louse

 

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Noun fish louse has 1 sense
  1. fish louse - a kind of copepod
    --1 is a kind of
    copepod, copepod crustacean
    --1 is a member of Branchiura, order Branchiura

Definitions from the Web

Fish Louse

Noun:

  1. A parasitic marine crustacean belonging to the family Cymothoidae, typically found on the external surface of fish.
  2. A small arthropod that feeds on fish by attaching itself to their skin, scales, or fins.

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Sample Sentences:

  • The fish louse attached to the skin of the salmon, causing irritation and potential infection.
  • Many fish farmers use specific chemicals to eliminate fish lice from their stock.
  • The diver discovered a large fish louse clinging to the fin of the tropical fish.
  • A well-maintained aquarium with proper filtration reduces the risk of fish lice infestation.
  • She purchased a specialized fish louse trap to control the outbreak among her goldfish.
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