Trichodectidae

noun plural

Tricho·​dec·​ti·​dae ˌtrik-ə-ˈdek-ti-ˌdē How to pronounce Trichodectidae (audio)
: a widespread family of biting lice that have a single simple tarsal claw and include economically important parasites of mammals see cat louse

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“Trichodectidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Trichodectidae. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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