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Record 1 2004-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
  • Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
  • Poultry Production
DEF

Any of numerous wingless insects of the order Mallophaga mostly parasitic on birds, a few on mammals, all having mouths adapted to biting, not sucking, and feeding on the feathers, hair, or skin of the host often causing injury.

Key term(s)
  • Mallophaga

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
  • Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
  • Élevage des volailles
Key term(s)
  • Mallophaga

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
  • Sanidad animal (Agricultura)
  • Cría de aves
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