Genus Cyamus (Noun)
Meaning
Whale lice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Cyamus is a group of crustaceans commonly known as whale lice that are ectoparasites of cetaceans.
- Whale lice of the genus Cyamus are known to infest various species of whales and dolphins.
- Species within the genus Cyamus have been found on several species of baleen whales.
- The genus Cyamus is composed of several species of whale lice that feed on the skin and other tissues of their hosts.
- Research on the genus Cyamus has provided insights into the evolution and ecology of these unique crustaceans.