Pediculus humanus
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| Head louse, P. humanus capitis | |
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| Species: | P. humanus
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| Pediculus humanus | |
Pediculus humanus is a species of louse that infects humans. It comprises two subspecies:[1][2]
- Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, 1758 – the body louse
- Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, 1767 – the head louse
References
- ^ William H. Robinson (2005). "Phthiraptera". Handbook of Urban Insects and Arachnids. Cambridge University Press. pp. 359–364. ISBN 978-0-521-81253-5.
- ^ Lance A. Durden & John E. Lloyd (2009). "Lice (Phthiraptera)". In Gary Mullen, Gary Richard Mullen & Lance Durden (ed.). Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2nd ed.). Academic Press. pp. 56–79. ISBN 978-0-12-372500-4.
External links
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