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Does anyone know what is sea lice?

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Jellyfish larvae: Real sea lice are fish parasites that have no impact on humans, but the organisms most people call "sea lice" are actually the larvae of jellyfish, which sting your skin while you swim in the ocean.

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Answered 8/5/2018

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