Pediculus humanus, human head louse
Scanning electron microscope image of a human head louse (x 60). These external parasites use their hook-like claws to grip the hair. Artificially coloured on a computer
Picture No
10710795
Media ID
47578742
Size
4501px x 4052px
(6.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Source
Illustration from the Natural History Museum Collection
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