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Lernaea
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What's The Definition Of Lernaea?Synonyms | Synonyms for Lernaea: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lernaea: See Also | Lernaea In Webster's Dictionary \Ler*n[ae]"a\ (l[~e]r*n[=e]"[.a]), n. [NL., fr. L.
Lernaeus Lern[ae]an, fr. Lerna, Gr. Le`rnh, a forest and
marsh near Argos, the mythological abode of the hydra.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A Linn[ae]an genus of parasitic Entomostraca, -- the same as
the family {Lern[ae]id[ae]}.
Note: The genus is restricted by modern zo["o]logists to a
limited number of species similar to {Lern[ae]a
branchialis} found on the gills of the cod.
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