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| + | ''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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| + | *Species occur on both mammals and birds | ||
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| + | [[Category:Lice]] | ||
| + | [[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]] | ||
Revision as of 09:04, 14 July 2010
Mallophaga
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
- Species occur on both mammals and birds