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