Ungulate lice
- Pronunciation
- /un-GYOO-late LICE/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Ungulate louse
- Plural
- Ungulate lice
Definition
Lice that infest ungulates (hoofed mammals).
Etymology
From Latin 'ungulatus', meaning 'hoofed'.
Example
Ungulate lice are a common parasite of deer.
Related Terms
- Hoofed mammals
- Parasitism
- Wildlife
Usage Notes
Ungulate lice are often host-specific and can be further classified based on the specific ungulate species they infest.