Definitions for: Anoplura

[n] sucking lice

Webster (1913) Definition: An`o*plu"ra ([a^]n`[-o]*pl[=u]"r[.a]), n. pl. [NL.,
fr. Gr. 'an priv. + 'o`plon weapon, sting + o'yra` tail.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A group of insects which includes the lice.

Synonyms: order Anoplura

See Also: animal order, class Hexapoda, class Insecta, family Pediculidae, family Phthiriidae, Hexapoda, Insecta, louse, Pediculidae, Phthiriidae, sucking louse

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