( Pthirus pubis ): Also known as "crabs," these typically infest the pubic region but can also be found in other coarse hair. Medical Significance
Anoplura , commonly known as , is a suborder of wingless insects that are obligate blood-feeding parasites of placental mammals. Key Characteristics anoplura
: Their eggs, often called "nits," are oval and whitish, cemented firmly to the host's hair. Anoplura and Humans ( Pthirus pubis ): Also known as "crabs,"
( Pediculus humanus capitis ): Resides on the scalp and is common among school children. commonly known as