Branchiura
plural noun
Bran·chi·ura
\ˌbraŋkēˈ(y)u̇rə\
Definition of Branchiura
: an order of Copepoda comprising copepods that have suctorial mouthparts and are parasitic on fish — compare eucopepoda
branchiuran
adjective or nounbranchiurous
\-rəs\ adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
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Origin and Etymology of branchiura
New Latin, from branchi- + -ura
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