: Their eggs, often called "nits," are oval and whitish, cemented firmly to the host's hair. Anoplura and Humans
Anoplura , commonly known as , is a suborder of wingless insects that are obligate blood-feeding parasites of placental mammals. Key Characteristics anoplura
( Pediculus humanus capitis ): Resides on the scalp and is common among school children. : Their eggs, often called "nits," are oval
: They are highly host-specific, meaning most species associate with only one type of mammal. : Their eggs
Three specific species of sucking lice are parasitic to humans, as detailed by researchers at ScienceDirect :
( Pthirus pubis ): Also known as "crabs," these typically infest the pubic region but can also be found in other coarse hair. Medical Significance