pediculus

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a pediculus under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of insects: Pediculus is the scientific name for a genus of small, wingless parasitic insects. These insects are commonly known as body lice and head lice, which infest humans.
   • The type genus of the family Pediculidae: In biological classification, Pediculus is the central or representative genus for the family Pediculidae, which consists of true lice that are specific parasites of humans.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The species Pediculus humanus capitis is responsible for head lice infestations.
  • Scientists studied the Pediculus genus to understand its evolution alongside humans.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature: The term is primarily used in taxonomic, medical, and entomological contexts to specify this particular genus of lice.
  • The research focused on the genetic divergence between Pediculus humanus and its relatives.

Variants and Related Words

• Pediculosis (n): The medical condition of being infested with lice.
  • An outbreak of pediculosis required treatment at the school.
• Pedicular (adj): Relating to or infested with lice.
  • The pedicular infestation was quickly contained.

Synonyms

• Louse genus: A descriptive synonym referring to its classification.
• Human lice: A common name for the parasites within this genus.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Pediculus humanus corporis: The subspecies known as the body louse.
• Phthiraptera: The larger order of insects to which all lice, including , belong.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of Pediculidae: true lice infecting humans

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pediculus
• genus Pediculus