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Nits come first before lice. Nits are the eggs laid by adult female lice, typically attached to the hair shafts close to the scalp. Once the nits hatch, they release young lice, known as nymphs, which then mature into adult lice. Therefore, nits are the initial stage in the life cycle of lice.
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What creates a lice or nit?
a mamma lice
Can you see head lice?
Usually not. You can see their eggs though. These are called nits - from which comes the expression nit-picking!
What is the baby of the lice called?
a nit
What is a nit inspection?
Nits are what lice is called before the eggs hatch. A nit inspection is when someone checks the hair of another person for lice.
How many head lice are in a nit?
Nits are the eggs laid by adult head lice and do not contain any lice themselves. Each nit typically contains one developing louse embryo. Once the egg hatches, a young louse, called a nymph, emerges. Therefore, there are zero head lice in a nit, but each nit can eventually produce one louse.
What does it mean when a lice doesn't pop?
When a lice, or nit doesn't pop it means that it's already dead.
What does nit mean on Zoey 101?
I think its head lice.
What Does A Nit Mean On Zoey101?
Baby Head Or Head Lice
How do the lice survive?
Yes, most definitely. You need to get proper nit cream.
Are dead nits a sign lice is back?
It depends. If the nit is at the end of you hair then no it is not back. Lice can only live for 24 hours. But if the nit is within 1 1/2 inches from your scalp then you have a good chance that it is back.
How can one remove hair lice?
use a nit comb. or if the nit comb doesnt work maybe choose 2 cut the hair shorter.
What is a grown up nit called?
A grown-up nit is called a louse. Nits are the eggs laid by adult lice, and when they hatch, they develop into nymphs before maturing into adult lice. Adult lice are parasitic insects that typically infest the scalp, body, or pubic area, depending on the type of louse.
