bothridia

/ˈboʊθrɪdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

the spines or spiny projections on the backs of certain parasitic lice, such as the sheep louse (Bovicola ovis)

“The veterinarian examined the sheep’s skin and found bothridia from the parasitic lice infestation.”

Synonyms

  • lice spines
  • parasitic lice spines

Antonyms

  • non-infestation spines
  • non-parasitic lice spines