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Pediculus humanus capitis

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What are the two scientific name for lice?

If you are referring to head lice, there is only one scientific name for head lice. Pediculus humanus capitis is the scientific name for head lice. The scientific name for body lice is Pediculus humanus humanus.


Why are head louse called head louse?

Head louse in singular for head lice. Lice are tiny wingless parasites that feed off of your scalp.


What is the scientific name for a louse?

Lice (singular, louse) belong to a large order of parasitic wingless insects; order Phthiraptera. The headlouse - one of about 3,000 species of lice described so far - goes by the scientific name Pediculus humanus capitis.


What is the spiritual meaning of head lice?

pl. of Louse., of Louse


What is the plural of head lice?

Head lice is actually already the plural form. The singular is head louse.


What is the correct name for head?

Head lice are parasitic insects that live in the hair and scalp of humans. They need human blood to survive. Also they spread easily from person to person by direct contact. Head lice can infest anyone, regardless of personal hygiene. The scientific name for head louse is Pediculus humanus capitis


What is the length of the average head louse?

The head louse is about 1/16 of an inch in length.


What is the plural of headlouse?

The plural of louse is lice so the plural of headlouse is headlice.


What is the singular of headlice?

The singular of any lice is louse.


Does the head louse spread quickly?

Yes it does


What animal lives in the human head?

louse


How many wings does a head lice have?

A head louse does not have wings. It is a wingless insect.