common booklouse

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Noun common booklouse has 1 sense

common booklouse, Trogium pulsatorium - a variety of booklouse
--₁ is a kind of booklouse, book louse, deathwatch, Liposcelis divinatorius
--₁ is a member of Trogium, genus Trogium

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Common Booklouse

Description:

The common booklouse, scientifically known as Liposcelis divinatorius, is a small, wingless insect that belongs to the family Liposcelididae. It is a common pest found in libraries, bookstores, and homes. These tiny insects feed on the mold and fungi that grow on books, paper, and other organic debris.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A small wingless insect that feeds on mold and fungi found in books and paper.

Usages:

The library had to hire an exterminator to get rid of the common booklouse infestation.
Book conservation specialists employ various methods to prevent damage caused by common booklice.

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