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menopon gallinae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun menopon gallinae has 1 sense
  1. chicken louse, shaft louse, Menopon palladum, Menopon gallinae - parasitic on poultry
    --1 is a kind of bird louse, biting louse, louse
    --1 is a member of Menopon, genus Menopon

Definitions from the Web

Menopon gallinae

Description:

Menopon gallinae is a species of chewing lice that infests domestic birds, especially chickens.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A small louse of the species Menopon gallinae, found primarily on domestic birds such as chickens.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Referring to or relating to the chewing lice species Menopon gallinae.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1 - Noun:

  • The menopon gallinae is a common parasite found on chickens.
  • Proper care and hygiene are needed to prevent an infestation of menopon gallinae in poultry farms.
  • Scientists have conducted extensive studies on the life cycle of menopon gallinae.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

  • The veterinarian inspected the flock for potential menopon gallinae infestation.
  • Treatment with specialized shampoos is necessary to eliminate menopon gallinae in chickens.
  • The menopon gallinae population was successfully controlled through systematic pest management.

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