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fish louse

/ˈfɪʃ ˌlaʊs/

Traducción: Pequeño crustáceo parásito que se adhiere a la piel, branquias o aletas de los peces, alimentándose de su sangre y moco.

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/ˈfɪʃ ˌlaʊs/C1formalscientific
  • esPequeño crustáceo parásito que se adhiere a la piel, branquias o aletas de los peces, alimentándose de su sangre y moco.

A small parasitic crustacean that attaches to the skin, gills, or fins of fish, feeding on their blood and mucus.

  1. C2formal

    A small parasitic crustacean of the subclass Branchiura that attaches to the skin or gills of fish and feeds on their blood and mucus.

    espiojo de los peces

    • The fish louse is a common parasite in freshwater aquariums.
    • Infestation by fish lice can cause irritation and secondary infections in fish.
    • The veterinarian identified the tiny crustacean as a fish louse.