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branchiura
 

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Noun branchiura has 1 sense
  1. Branchiura, order Branchiura - copepods with suctorial mouthparts; parasitic on fishes
    --1 is a kind of animal order
    --1 is a member of Copepoda, subclass Copepoda
    --1 has members: fish louse

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Branchiura

Noun: Branchiura refers to a group of parasitic crustaceans that belong to the subclass Maxillopoda. These small organisms commonly infest the gills and skin of fish, causing harm to their hosts.

Sample Sentence: The branchiura infestation in the fish population led to widespread disease and decreased fish health.

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