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They are also known as '''biting lice'''. They have a broad head, and the thorax narrower than the head. These lice have rasping mouthparts, and feed on epithelial scales, scabs, feathers and other bodily debris.
  
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Species occur on both mammals and birds.
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==Test yourself with the Lice Flashcards==
  
*Rasping mouthparts
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[[Lice_Flashcards|Lice Flashcards]]
  
*Feeds on epithelial scales, scabs, feathers and other bodily debris
 
  
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 27 March 2011

Chewing Lice (Mallophaga)

They are also known as biting lice. They have a broad head, and the thorax narrower than the head. These lice have rasping mouthparts, and feed on epithelial scales, scabs, feathers and other bodily debris.

Species occur on both mammals and birds.


Test yourself with the Lice Flashcards

Lice Flashcards

Pages in category "Chewing Lice"

The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.