Definition of earth louse
: any of numerous aphids that feed on the roots of plants
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“Earth louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20louse. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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