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Pediculus humanus capitis
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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 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 egg of a louse?
a nit. They are glued to the base of a human hair by the female head louse.
How big is a head louse?
Microscopic
Does the head louse spread quickly?
Yes it does
What animal lives in the human head?
louse
What animals do Head louse come from?
Human animals.
How many wings does a head lice have?
A head louse does not have wings. It is a wingless insect.
Scientific name for head?
the skull
