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Menopon

Menopon

9.9
A small insect that lives on birds like chickens and feeds on their blood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Proper hygiene in poultry farms can help prevent Menopon from spreading among chickens.

Examples

  • The veterinarian identified the infestation as caused by Menopon species.

  • Microscopic examination revealed several Menopon lice on the bird's feathers.

  • The Menopon is a common parasite on poultry.

  • Farmers often struggle with Menopons infesting their flocks.

  • Microscopic examination revealed several Menopon lice on the bird's feathers.

  • Proper hygiene in poultry farms can help prevent Menopon from spreading among chickens.

  • The veterinarian identified the infestation as caused by Menopon species.

Compounds

Menopon palladum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that lives on chickens and eats their skin and feathers

Menopon gallinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that lives on chickens and other farm birds and eats their feathers and skin

Surface Forms

Menopon singular
Menopons plural

Etymology

Menopon is the scientific name for a group of lice that live on birds, especially chickens. A helpful way to remember the name is to split it into meno- (think 'small') and -pon (think 'pest'), so it feels like a 'small pest' on birds, which is why Menopon refers to parasitic lice.