Trimenoponidae

Pronunciation
/tri-MEN-oh-pon-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Trimenoponidae
Plural
Trimenoponidae

Definition

A family of parasitic lice belonging to the suborder Amblycera within the order Phthiraptera.

Etymology

Named after the genus *Trimenopon*, the type genus of the family.

Example

The Trimenoponidae are known as 'wingless lice' due to their lack of wings.

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