Trichodectidae
noun plural
Tricho·dec·ti·dae
ˌtrik-ə-ˈdek-ti-ˌdē 
: a widespread family of biting lice that have a single simple tarsal claw and include economically important parasites of mammals see cat louse
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“Trichodectidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Trichodectidae. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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