Mallophaga

noun plural

Mal·​loph·​a·​ga mə-ˈläf-ə-gə How to pronounce Mallophaga (audio)
: an order of wingless insects comprising the biting lice
mallophagan adjective or noun

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“Mallophaga.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Mallophaga. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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