What is another word for branchiura?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈant͡ʃɪjˌuːɹə] (IPA) 
The term "Branchiura" refers to a subclass of parasitic crustaceans that live on the gills of fish and other aquatic animals. Some synonyms for this term include Branchiobdellida, which refers to a group of annelid worms that also live on the gills of fish, and Argulidae, which refers specifically to a family of parasitic crustaceans within the Branchiura subclass. Other synonyms for Branchiura include fish lice, gill maggots, and gill lice, all of which are commonly used in colloquial language to refer to these parasites. Regardless of the terminology used, it is important for aquarists and fishkeepers to be aware of the threats posed by Branchiura to their aquatic pets.
