Anoplura

noun plural

An·​o·​plu·​ra ˌan-ə-ˈplu̇r-ə How to pronounce Anoplura (audio)
: an order of insects comprising the sucking lice and in some classifications the bird lice

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“Anoplura.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Anoplura. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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