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mallophaga

/məˈlɒf.ə.ɡə/

翻译: 指食毛目(Mallophaga),一类寄生在鸟类和部分哺乳动物体表的咀嚼虱,俗称羽虱或咬虱,以羽毛、皮肤碎屑和血液为食。

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/məˈlɒf.ə.ɡə/C2formalscientific
  • zh指食毛目(Mallophaga),一类寄生在鸟类和部分哺乳动物体表的咀嚼虱,俗称羽虱或咬虱,以羽毛、皮肤碎屑和血液为食。

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.

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    • 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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