Hummingbird lice

Pronunciation
/hu-ming-bird LICE/
Category
Parasitology
Singular
Hummingbird louse
Plural
Hummingbird lice

Definition

A type of chewing louse that parasitizes hummingbirds.

Etymology

From the common name, reflecting their host.

Example

Hummingbird lice feed on the feathers of hummingbirds.

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