Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 30 of 484
Head lice (Pediculus capitis) are classified as:
a.A bacterium
b.A fungus
c.A virus
d.A parasite
Explanation
Head lice are parasitic insects that feed on scalp blood. They are spread by direct contact and through shared combs, brushes, and headwear.
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