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Head lice and chewing lice are both types of parasitic insects, but they differ in their feeding habits and host preferences. Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are specialized parasites that feed on human blood and are primarily found on the scalp and hair. In contrast, chewing lice (order Mallophaga) primarily feed on the skin, feathers, or fur of birds and mammals and do not bite humans. Additionally, head lice are specifically adapted to live on human hosts, whereas chewing lice are more diverse and can infest a variety of animals.
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What head lice mean?
Its when insects enter your scalp and start chewing your hair.
What is the symbiotic relationship between head lice and a human?
The symbiotic relationship between a human head and lice is parasitism. This is because the lice get food and shelter but the head is itchy.
Can you get head lice when your ill?
Yes, head lice are living creatures which get into your hair through physical contact - they 'land' or 'crawl' onto your hair. That it how you get head lice. Therefore, you can still get head lice when you are ill because the illness makes no difference to your hair.
What is the difference between lice eggs and lice knits?
lice nits are little tiny things on you head or scalp that when you see them they have already hatched or died and sometimes the little bugs are still in the nits. lice eggs, of which saying, can sometimes be the sizes of pinheads or so.
What is the difference between a wet fly and nymph?
a water fly is a fishing rig that a nymph is the step after a nit(head lice egg)
What is the symbiotic relationship between the human head and lice?
The answer is parasitism! Becuase the lice harms the human and only the lice benifits!
What conditions have similar symptoms to those of lice infestation?
The doctor will need to distinguish between head lice and dandruff; between body lice and scabies (a disease caused by skin mites); and between pubic lice and eczema.
What is the difference between pubic lice and scabies?
There isn't any different between head lice and pubic lice but how they look.
Are head lice the same species as crabs and if so why do they have different names?
Pediculus humanus capitus (head lice), Pediculus humanus corporis (body lice), and Phthirius pubus (crab lice) are the three variants in humans. I believe the difference is that they are different sub-species.
How do catch hair lice?
You get head lice by putting your head by someone who already has head lice
Can pets get head lice?
No, pets cannot get head lice. Head lice are specific to humans and do not infest animals.
Do dogs get head lice?
No, dogs do not get head lice. Head lice are specific to humans and cannot be transmitted to dogs.
