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.
Full guide
Read the full Pediculidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
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.