fish louse en · NOUN
Etymology
From fish + louse.
Meanings
- Any aquatic crustacean which is a parasite of fish, typically attached to the skin or gills ▸ Certain members of class Copepoda.
- Any aquatic crustacean which is a parasite of fish, typically attached to the skin or gills ▸ Synonym of carp louse (family Argulidae)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fishlouse | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fish lice | Number=Plur | lexicographic |