Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 30 of 484

Head lice (Pediculus capitis) are classified as:

a.A fungus
b.A parasite
c.A virus
d.A bacterium

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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