Breathe easy, though—in reality, Cymothoa exigua, the parasitic isopod in question, only targets fish. Commonly known as the tongue-eating louse, it measures only about 0.3-1.1 inches in length ...

If there’s one thing that both humans and fish can agree on, it’s that the tongue-eating louse sucks. Parasites are bad enough as it is, but one that attaches itself to various parts of the face is ...

British marine biologist and photographer Richard Smith focuses his work on the ocean’s tiniest and weirdest creatures.

If you notice that your mouth, tongue or throat feels tingly while eating it, spit the fish out right away. The tingling could be a sign that the salmon contains a live parasite (ick). If you’re ...

Once attached, its rows of teeth dig into the host's flesh and a sharp tongue rasps through scales and skin. The parasite then ... lamprey will eat about 40 pounds of fish during its lifetime ...

Sea lampreys abounded in all Great Lakes in 2024 after treatment was limited during COVID. But the parasitic, invasive fish are expected to decline.