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mallophaga

/məˈlɒf.ə.ɡə/

Tradução: Termo científico que designa a subordem de insetos parasitas conhecidos como piolhos mastigadores, que infestam aves e, ocasionalmente, mamíferos.

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/məˈlɒf.ə.ɡə/C2formalscientific
  • ptTermo científico que designa a subordem de insetos parasitas conhecidos como piolhos mastigadores, que infestam aves e, ocasionalmente, mamíferos.

A scientific term referring to a suborder of parasitic insects known as biting lice, which infest birds and occasionally mammals.

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  1. Biting liceC2formalscientific

    An order of small, wingless insects that are external parasites of birds and mammals, feeding on feathers, fur, and skin debris.

    ptMalófagos

    • Mallophaga are commonly found on domestic chickens and other birds.
    • The veterinarian identified the infestation as Mallophaga.
    • Birds with heavy Mallophaga infestations may show signs of feather damage.
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