Haematopinus

noun

Hae·​ma·​to·​pi·​nus -tə-ˈpī-nəs How to pronounce Haematopinus (audio)
: a genus of sucking lice including the hog louse (H. suis), short-nosed cattle louse (H. eurysternus), and various other serious pests of domestic animals

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“Haematopinus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Haematopinus. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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