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Phthiraptera

Syllabification: (Phthi·rap·ter·a)
Pronunciation: /THīˈraptərə/
Entomology
Definition of Phthiraptera
  • an order of insects comprising both the sucking lice and the biting lice.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek phtheir 'louse' + pteron 'wing'

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