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Anoplura

Pronunciation: /ˌanə(ʊ)ˈplʊərə/

Definition of Anoplura

noun

Entomology

an order of insects that comprises the sucking lice. Also called Siphunculata.See also Phthiraptera.

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anopluran

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from anoplos 'unarmed' + oura 'tail'

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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