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fish louse

/ˈfɪʃ ˌlaʊs/

Traduction: Petit crustacé parasite qui s'attache à la peau, aux branchies ou aux nageoires des poissons pour se nourrir de leur sang et de leur mucus.

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/ˈfɪʃ ˌlaʊs/C1formalscientific
  • frPetit crustacé parasite qui s'attache à la peau, aux branchies ou aux nageoires des poissons pour se nourrir de leur sang et de leur mucus.

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.

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    • 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.