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===Life Cycle===
 
===Life Cycle===
The eggs are white and can often be seen by the naked eye.
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The eggs are white and can often be seen by the naked eye, particuarly on the hair of the neck and the base of the tail.  However, in heavy infections, the eggs maybe seen all over the body.
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The cycle from the production of the egg to a fully reproductive adult usually takes around 28 days.
    
*One chewing louse
 
*One chewing louse
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