鲺 (shī) - Fish louse — a parasitic crustacean that infests
鲺 · shī
Fish louse — a parasitic crustacean that infests fish, also known as carp louse or fish louse.
Fish louse — a parasitic crustacean that infests
Usage highlights
Fish louseCarp louseLouse infestationAnchor worm and fish louseFish parasiteLouse removal
Synonyms
- 鱼虱— Fish louse (alternative term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The fish was infested with fish lice (鱼鲺).
- Aquarium owners must control fish louse outbreaks (鲺害).
- This species is commonly called the carp louse (鲤鲺).
Collocations
- Fish louse(鱼鲺)
- Carp louse(鲤鲺)
- Louse infestation(鲺害)
- Anchor worm and fish louse(锚头鲺)
- Fish parasite(寄生鲺)
- Louse removal(除鲺)
Cultural background
FAQ- Fish lice are economically significant parasites in aquaculture, causing damage to fish farms.
- The character is relatively rare in everyday language and primarily used in technical contexts related to fisheries and aquaculture.