Philopteridae

plural noun
Phil·​op·​ter·​i·​dae | \ ˌfiˌläpˈterəˌdē\

Definition of Philopteridae

: a family of bird lice (order Mallophaga) having the tarsi fitted with two claws for clinging to the feathers of their host

History and Etymology for Philopteridae

New Latin, from Philopterus, type genus (from phil- + -pterus) + -idae

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