Pediculidae
- Pronunciation
- /PED-i-koo-li-DEH/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pediculidae
- Plural
- Pediculidae
Definition
A family of parasitic lice found on various terrestrial animals, including humans. They are obligate ectoparasites, meaning they must live on a host to survive.
Etymology
From Latin 'pediculus', meaning 'louse'.
Example
The Pediculidae family includes several species that infest humans, such as Pediculus humanus capitis, the human head louse.