Haematopinidae

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These sucking lice are members of a larger Suborder Anoplura which also includes the species of lice most commonly infesting humans. The Haematopinidae are identified by the presence of ocular points (although the eyes themselves are usually absent, and the tarsi being 1-clawed.

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