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Order Phthiraptera lice Identification Small flattened amp wingless Short stout legs end in strong claws Permanent ectoparasites on birds amp mammals Biting lice Biting amp chewing mouth parts. Brought to you by: Steph Covey and Ashley . Zawacki. Background Information. Order: . Phthiraptera. Suborder: . Anoplura. (. sucking lice. ). Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. . Common name: . head lice. Marjorie Cole, RN, . MSN. State School Nurse Consultant. Division of Community and Public Health. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. What Is Head Lice?. A small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host.. Oxygen Measurements. . ( . Winkler’s Method). Factors Affecting Oxygen Levels. 1)Oxygen is removed from the water by chemical reactions, the decay process and respiration.. 2)Water temperature and atmospheric . General characteristics of the muscular tissues:. The cells of the muscular tissues are elongated elements, named . muscle fibers. .. The . cytoplasm. of the muscle fiber, the . sarcoplasm. , contains myofibrils. These fibrils are made up of the proteins actin and myosin.. .. You’ve probably heard this . before, . but . just as a reminder. :. Lice . CANNOT. jump or fly. Lice . CANNOT. crawl across the classroom floor, up your chair, up your pants, up your shirt and to your head (that would be like you walking from Homer to Anchorage). Following recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, our district does not have a “No Nit Policy”. Your child doesn’t have to miss school days . They should be treated at home and continue going to school as normal. What are the symptoms?. -Intense itching on scalp.. -Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts.. -. W. hite specks stuck near the base of the hairs; lice may be found on the scalp.. What are the causes?. Head-to-head contact:. Properly called . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. , . head lice are parasitic insects that are small, wingless, and grayish-tan. . Head lice only live in humans, and anyone can get them, even with good health habits and hair washing.. 25 Myths and Facts It is easy to get lice.Lice are spread by head-to-head contact and are 26 Head Lice – A Lousy Problem Schools and child-care facilities should screen all children for head lic November 2017 Lice are parasites that can be found on people's heads and bodies. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice problems occur year - round. However, it is during the sch Virginia O’Malley. Are tiny parasitic insects about the size of a sesame seed.. Have six claws that are used to “cling” to hair shaft.. Are tan, brown or grey in color.. Can only live on a human head and feed on human blood. Head Lice Fast Facts. Head lice are a common community issue. In the United States, an estimated 6 to 12 million lice infestations occur each year among children aged 3 to 11. 1. Children can get head lice anytime they are in close contact with others – for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities or camp . What is the treatment for head lice? Over-the-counter or prescription shampoo, lotion, or cream rinse is used to treat head lice infestations. Sometimes, a pill may be prescribed. Follow all instruc . 2012. Introduction. Mosquitoes are small insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts.. Scaly wings.. Female mosquitoes suck blood. The males . cannot. suck blood but both sexes feed on nectar of various plants. .