Common Booklouse (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of booklouse.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The common booklouse is one of the most frequently found pest species in homes and libraries due to their affinity for starchy bindings and paper.
- The presence of a common booklouse in a library signals poor storage conditions for the books and the potential for mold growth.
- A common booklouse infestation often starts in damp, poorly ventilated areas of a home or institution.
- The diet of a common booklouse typically consists of book bindings, starchy substances, and even fungi that can thrive in moist environments.
- In the past, common booklouse infestations were relatively rare but increased humidity in modern homes has contributed to a proliferation of the pests.