POLYPLAX
\pˈɒlɪplˌaks], \pˈɒlɪplˌaks], \p_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_p_l_ˌa_k_s]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
An order of insects comprising the sucking lice, which are blood-sucking ectoparasites of mammals. Recognized families include: Echionphthiriidae, Haematopinidae, and Pediculidae. The latter contains the medically important genera affecting humans: PEDICULUS and PHTHIRUS.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd