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Definition: Lernean
Lernean
\Ler*ne"an\ (l[~e]r*n[=e]"an), n. [See
Lern[ae]a.]
(Zo["o]l.)
One of a family (
Lern[ae]id[ae]) 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.
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