bark louse
The term "bark louse" refers to small insects often found on the bark of trees and shrubs, primarily from the order Psocoptera.
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Definition
C1Entomology
(technical)A small insect that lives on tree bark, feeding on fungi, algae, and organic matter.
Example
- Bark louse populations can sometimes be seen on the trunks of older trees.
- Despite their presence, bark lice are generally harmless to the trees they inhabit.
Similar
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