whale louse

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Noun whale louse has 1 sense

whale louse - amphipod crustacean parasitic on cetaceans
--₁ is a kind of amphipod
--₁ is a member of Cyamus, genus Cyamus

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Term: whale louse

Definition: A type of parasitic crustacean that primarily attaches itself to the skin of whales.

Sample Sentences:

The whale louse is commonly found on the skin of various whale species.
Whale lice are small white creatures resembling tiny lobsters.
Researchers study the behavior and distribution of whale lice to gain insights into whale populations.

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