Category:Chewing Lice

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.


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Pages in category "Chewing Lice"

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