mallophaga (Meaning)
Wordnet
mallophaga (n)
biting lice
Webster
mallophaga (n. pl.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mallophaga
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mallophaga Sentence Examples
- Mallophaga, parasitic chewing lice, commonly infest birds and mammals.
- Sheep mallophaga can cause significant damage to wool and leather.
- The prevalence of mallophaga is often attributed to poor sanitation and hygiene.
- Mallophaga are direct parasites, feeding on the skin and feather debris of their hosts.
- Infestations of mallophaga can lead to irritation, scratching, and hair loss in animals.
- The control of mallophaga can be achieved through the use of insecticides and grooming.
- Poultry mallophaga can transmit diseases between birds, affecting their health and productivity.
- Taxonomy of mallophaga is complex, with over 5,000 known species.
- Mallophaga have various morphological adaptations to adhere to their hosts' feathers or fur.
- Some mallophaga species exhibit host specificity, infesting only particular animal groups.
FAQs About the word mallophaga
biting liceAn 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,
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Mallophaga, parasitic chewing lice, commonly infest birds and mammals.
Sheep mallophaga can cause significant damage to wool and leather.
The prevalence of mallophaga is often attributed to poor sanitation and hygiene.
Mallophaga are direct parasites, feeding on the skin and feather debris of their hosts.
