Pediculus humanus explained
Pediculus humanus is a species of louse that infects humans. It comprises two subspecies:[1] [2]
- Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, 1758 – body louse
- Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, 1767 – head louse
Notes and References
- Book: William H. Robinson . 2005 . Handbook of Urban Insects and Arachnids . . 978-0-521-81253-5 . https://books.google.com/books?id=aluUgDVYJ8wC&pg=PA360 . 359–364 . Phthiraptera.
- Book: Gary Mullen, Gary Richard Mullen & Lance Durden . 2009 . Medical and Veterinary Entomology . 2nd . . 978-0-12-372500-4 . Lice (Phthiraptera) . 56–79 . Lance A. Durden & John E. Lloyd . https://books.google.com/books?id=6R1v9o-uaI4C&pg=PA63.