Hamophthiriidae

Pronunciation
/ham-of-THEER-ee-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Hamophthiriidae

Definition

A family of parasitic lice in the order Phthiraptera.

Etymology

Named after the type genus *Hamophthiria*, likely derived from Greek 'ham', meaning 'band' or 'together', and 'phthiria', meaning 'to be destroyed'.

Example

Hamophthiriidae are external parasites commonly found on birds and mammals.

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