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<font color="#800000">'''Philopteridae'''</font> | <font color="#800000">'''Philopteridae'''</font> | ||
| − | This is a large family of chewing lice, with many genera and species. The majority of members are ectoparasites of birds. For example, ''[[Lipeurus caponis]]'', is a widespread louse that | + | This is a large family of chewing lice, with many genera and species. The majority of members are ectoparasites of birds. For example, ''[[Lipeurus caponis]]'', is a widespread louse that infests chicken, feeding on the feathers. |
'''The following species are currently entered under Philopteridae:''' | '''The following species are currently entered under Philopteridae:''' | ||
{{CategoryMembers3|Philopteridae}} | {{CategoryMembers3|Philopteridae}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:33, 10 September 2020
Philopteridae
This is a large family of chewing lice, with many genera and species. The majority of members are ectoparasites of birds. For example, Lipeurus caponis, is a widespread louse that infests chicken, feeding on the feathers.
The following species are currently entered under Philopteridae:
