Pediculus humanus capitis

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Translingual

Pediculus humanus capitis

Proper noun

Pediculus humanus capitis m

  1. A taxonomic subspecies within the family Pediculidae – head louse.

Usage notes

  • Many taxonomists do not believe that head lice are different from body lice and thus don't accept the subspecies.

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