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Record 1 2020-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crustaceans
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Fish
CONT

There are two common species of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis and Caligus elongatus. Although both are marine [copepods] parasites, they are frequently found on salmon and sea trout entering freshwater. Sea lice cannot reproduce in freshwater, but can tolerate river conditions for as long as 2-3 weeks. ... Sea lice are usually found attached to the skin around the head, dorsal fin and anal fin.

OBS

sea louse: The plural form is "sea lice."

Key term(s)
  • sea lice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Crustacés
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Poissons
OBS

pou de mer : La forme au pluriel est «poux de mer».

Key term(s)
  • poux de mer

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Crustáceos
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Peces
DEF

Crustáceo de tres a cuatro centímetros de largo, de forma ovalada, cabeza cónica, seis segmentos torácicos, seis pares de patas y abdomen rudimentario.

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