Fish Louse (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of copepod.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fish louse is a parasitic crustacean that attaches itself to the body of a fish.
- Fish lice are a significant problem in aquaculture, where they can cause anemia, skin lesions, and secondary infections in farmed fish.
- The fish louse penetrates the skin of its host with its mouthparts and injects digestive enzymes to break down the surrounding tissue.
- When a fish louse infects a new host, it undergoes a complex life cycle that involves several stages of molting and growth.
- Infestations of fish lice can have serious consequences for wild fish populations, particularly those that are already stressed or vulnerable to other threats.