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Lernean
Ler-ne′an
(lẽr-nē′an)
, Noun.
[See
Lernæa
.] (Zool.)
One of a family (
Lernæidæ
) of parasitic Crustacea found attached to fishes and other marine animals. Some species penetrate the skin and flesh with the elongated head, and feed on the viscera. See Illust. in Appendix. Definition 2024
Lernean
Lernean
English
Alternative forms
Noun
Lernean (plural Lerneans)
- One of a family (Lernaeidae) of parasitic crustaceans found attached to fishes and other marine animals.