mallophaga

Noun

Meaning

An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds and mammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; -- called also bird lice. See Bird louse, under Bird.

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Mallophaga have mandibulate mouthparts which are located on the ventral side of their head. Source: Internet

It is a chewing louse ( Mallophaga ), which feeds on the feathers and skin debris of birds. Source: Internet

Mallophaga may also use phoresis in order to spread to a new host even if the present one is still alive. Source: Internet

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