Liposcelidae

Pronunciation
/li-poh-SEL-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Liposcelid
Plural
Liposcelidae

Definition

A family of Psocoptera (barklice) characterized by a prognathous head and reduced or short wings.

Etymology

From Greek 'lipos', meaning 'fat' or 'smooth', and 'kele', meaning 'wart' or 'swelling'.

Example

Liposcelidae are often found in nests of mammals and birds where they feed on debris.

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