Laemobothriide

Pronunciation
/LAY-moh-bo-THRY-ee-day/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Laemobothriid
Plural
Laemobothriidae

Definition

A family of chewing lice, belonging to the order Phthiraptera.

Etymology

From Greek 'laimos', meaning 'throat' or 'gullet', and 'bothros', meaning 'a pit'.

Example

Laemobothriidae are found on various bird species.

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