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HOZ · 12-14-2007, 09:49 AM

The lice are natural parasites that latch onto the fishes' skin. They usually infect adult salmon, which can tolerate mild infestations. But juveniles are often too thin-skinned and vulnerable to survive an infestation.

12-14-2007, 09:49 AM	#1
HOZ Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Learn somethingnew everyday: Fish have lice BC Salmon infested with lice!!! The lice are natural parasites that latch onto the fishes' skin. They usually infect adult salmon, which can tolerate mild infestations. But juveniles are often too thin-skinned and vulnerable to survive an infestation.