Phthiraptera

Phthi rap ter a |THīˈraptərə θaɪˈræptərə |Entomology an order of insects comprising both the sucking lice and the biting lice. ORIGIN modern Latin (plural ), from Greek phtheir ‘louse ’ + pteron ‘wing. ’

Phthiraptera

Phthiraptera |(f )θɪˈraptərə | ▶plural noun Entomology an order of insects that is sometimes applied, comprising both the sucking lice and the biting lice. ORIGIN modern Latin (plural ), from Greek phtheir ‘louse ’ + pteron ‘wing ’.