Black-browed Albatross Louse [Halipeurus keleri]
Description
The Black-browed Albatross Louse, or Halipeurus keleri, is a louse that specifically targets the Black-browed Albatross. It lives among the feathers of its host, feeding on the blood and skin. The louse has a small, wingless, and flattened body which allows it to navigate the dense plumage of the albatross.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Siphonostomatoida
Siphonostomatoida
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| Family |
Pennellidae
Pennellidae
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| Genus |
Seabird Louse
Cardiodectes
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