sea louse (Meaning)
Wordnet
sea louse (n)
marine isopod crustacean
Webster
sea louse ()
Any one of numerous species of isopod crustaceans of Cymothoa, Livoneca, and allied genera, mostly parasites on fishes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sea louse
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sea louse Sentence Examples
- The parasitic sea louse clung tenaciously to the salmon's gills, draining its strength.
- Aquaculture farmers battled persistent infestations of sea lice, costing the industry millions.
- The sea louse's life cycle involved both free-swimming and parasitic stages.
- The warm waters of the fjord provided an ideal breeding ground for sea lice.
- Fishermen complained of parasites ruining their catch, causing sea lice to become a contentious issue.
- Researchers investigated novel treatments to combat the devastating effects of sea lice on fish populations.
- The sea louse's barbed mandibles pierced the skin of its host, causing irritation and damage.
- Salmon farms implemented strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of sea lice.
- The appearance of sea lice on wild fish raised concerns about the health of coastal ecosystems.
- Scientists expressed alarm over the potential consequences of unchecked sea louse infestations.
FAQs About the word sea louse
marine isopod crustaceanAny one of numerous species of isopod crustaceans of Cymothoa, Livoneca, and allied genera, mostly parasites on fishes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The parasitic sea louse clung tenaciously to the salmon's gills, draining its strength.
Aquaculture farmers battled persistent infestations of sea lice, costing the industry millions.
The sea louse's life cycle involved both free-swimming and parasitic stages.
The warm waters of the fjord provided an ideal breeding ground for sea lice.
