family Phthiriidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of insects: "family Phthiriidae" is the scientific name for a family of parasitic insects commonly known as crab lice. This term is used in biological classification (taxonomy).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to denote a specific rank (family) within the order Psocodea or Phthiraptera, which includes sucking lice. belongs to the family Phthiriidae.*
Variants and Related Words
- Phthiriidae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
- Pthirus pubis (n): The scientific name for the human crab louse, a species within this family.
- Crab louse (n): The common name for the parasitic insect classified under this family.
- Pediculosis pubis (n): The medical term for an infestation with crab lice.
Synonyms
- Crab lice: The common name for the parasitic insects constituting this family.
Notes on Meaning
- Scientific vs. Common Usage: "Family Phthiriidae" is exclusively a formal, scientific term used in biology and medicine. In everyday language, the common names "crab lice" or "pubic lice" are used to refer to the insects themselves or an infestation. This dictionary entry defines the taxonomic term itself.
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crab lice
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