LERNAEA
Ler*næ"a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. Lernaeus Lernæan, fr. Lerna, Gr.
(Zoöl.)
Defn: A Linnæan genus of parasitic Entomostraca, — the same as the family Lernæidæ.
Note: The genus is restricted by modern zoölogists to a limited number of species similar to Lernæa branchialis found on the gills of the cod.
LERNAEACEA
Ler`næ*a"ce*a, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Lernæa.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A suborder of copepod Crustacea, including a large number of remarkable forms, mostly parasitic on fishes. The young, however, are active and swim freely. See Illustration in Appendix.
LERNEAN
Ler*ne"an, n. Etym: [See Lernæa.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of a family (Lernæidæ) 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.
LEROT
Lé`rot", n. Etym: [F.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small European rodent (Eliomys nitela), allied to the dormouse.
LES
Les, n.