pediculina

/ˌpɛdɪkjʊˈliːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of parasitic lice, especially those that infest birds.

“The study of pediculina found that these lice are highly specialized and have unique adaptations to their hosts.”

Synonyms

  • avian lice
  • genus of bird lice

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic insects
  • pest-free birds