Term: anoplura
Origin: Anc Greek
άνοπλος /anoplos(=unarmed) > α/a(=privative, “not”) + όπλο/oplo(=weapon)
+ ουρά/oura(=tail)
Definition
Anoplura is an suborder of insects of order Phthiraptera that comprises of small, wingless, flat and blood-feeding lice with piercing and sucking mouthparts.
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