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==Mallophaga==
==Mallophaga==
''Also known as '''chewing lice''' or '''biting lice''' ''
''Also known as '''chewing lice''' or '''biting lice''' ''
*Broad head
*Thorax narrower than the head
*Rasping mouthparts
*Feeds on epithelial scales, scabs, feathers and other bodily debris
*Speices occurs on both mammals and birds
==Anoplura==
==Anoplura==
''Also known as '''sucking lice''' ''
''Also known as '''sucking lice''' ''
*Narrow head
*Thorax wider than the head
*Powerful legs
*Piercing mouthparts
*Feed on blood and tissue fluids
*Heavy infestations can cause anaemia
*Species occur only on mammals
==Life Cycle==
==Life Cycle==