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Overview
Biology
Reproduction: Lice undergo simple metamorphosis, with egg, nymph, and adult stages. Adult female lice lay eggs, known as nits, which are attached to the host's hair, feathers, or fur. Nymphs hatch from these nits and go through several molts before becoming adults.
Feeding: Lice are ectoparasites, and their feeding habits vary depending on the species. They may feed on the skin, blood, hair, feathers, or other bodily fluids of their host. Their feeding can lead to skin irritation, itching, hair or feather loss, and in the case of blood-feeding lice, anemia in severe infestations.
Food
The food source of lice varies depending on the specific species:
Chewing Lice: Chewing lice feed on skin scales, hair, feathers, and debris.
Sucking Lice: Sucking lice feed on the blood of their host. Their bites can lead to anemia, skin irritation, and other health issues in infested hosts.
Lice are ectoparasitic insects that infest the bodies and feathers of various hosts, including humans, animals, and birds. They feed on the blood, skin, and feathers of their hosts and can cause discomfort and health issues.
Description
Lice are ectoparasitic insects that infest the bodies and feathers of various hosts, including humans, animals, and birds. They feed on the blood, skin, and feathers of their hosts and can cause discomfort and health issues.
Habitat
The habitat of lice is closely associated with their host. They are typically found on the body or feathers of their hosts. For example, head lice are found on the scalp of humans, while body lice infest clothing and bedding. Lice that infest animals or birds are found on various body parts, depending on the species.
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