Marsupial lice

Pronunciation
/MAR-soo-pee-al LICE/
Category
Entomology
Singular
Marsupial louse
Plural
Marsupial lice

Definition

Chewing lice that infest marsupials.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'marsupium', meaning 'pouch', and 'lice', referring to the type of insect.

Example

Marsupial lice are found on various marsupials, including kangaroos and koalas.

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