Definition: Ich is an infestation of the skin of a freshwater fish by the ciliated protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifillis.
Also Known As: white spot
Alternate Spellings: ick
ich (Ick)
By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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