argulus

noun

ar·​gu·​lus
ˈärgyələs
1
capitalized : a common genus of fish lice including forms highly destructive to goldfish and related forms
2
plural arguli
-ˌlī
: a fish louse of the genus Argulus : carp louse

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Argus, mythological being + New Latin -ulus

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“Argulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/argulus. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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