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    animals. The louse that attacks the man comes from the species Pediculs Humanus and crab louse. The crab louse, commonly called crab, lives and reproduces in the pubic hair, eyelashes and eyebrows Causes: Pediculus Humanus, also called louse, primarily infests the scalp, has a reproductive cycle that starts with the nit (egg) to form the louse. The nits are laid in large part behind the ears and on the nape, adhere to the hair thanks to an adhesive that secrete, hatch after a week. The louse feeds on

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    of the body. Many people are not sure what they are when they first see them. But is more commonly referred to pubic lice, or the term crabs is because under a microscope the tiny lice have a tiny crab like shape. And usually it have six legs. The origins of pubic lice aren't completely know. But there are a few places and theories where grab could come from. Crabs are frequently the color and size of small freckles. Found under arms, eyelashes, moustaches Spread though direct physical contact. Close

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    A Crabby Situation

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    pal of STD’s, Phthirus pubis or known as pubic lice, but we call the little parasites Crabs. In case the question “how can a whole crab be transferred to my body?” surfaces, know I am not referring to the type of crab you can find at sea or on SpongeBob. Pubic lice are referred as crabs because of their resemblance to actual crabs in its six-legged structure, though not necessarily possessing claws. The crab (phthirus pubis) I am referring to are as tiny as 1.1–1.8 mm in length when fully matured

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    A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings      The fictional tale entitled A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is an intriguing story which is expressed very well in the title. The story is about just that, an old man with wings. The only aspect that the title fails to point out is that he is an angel. I find the story to be somewhat interesting; however, it isn’t exactly hard to put down.      The one thing about this story that stands out the most, is the author’s use of tone. This is the main aspect

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    The Lice Short Story

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    A Home for the Lice Have you ever wanted to know why lice chose people and why they chose our hair? Well, I have an explanation for it. I have the story of all of their adventures. It all starts from the beginning of time. From the start, lice have always loved jungle like places. For example, grass. That is where they commenced. They loved it there, they built forts, food storages, and all sorts of things. That is until the bug came around. It had wings the size of the grass and claws the size

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    Deep Sea Research Paper

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    These creatures can be seen as special for the way they are able to survive in the extreme sea environments. Three species, in particular, have interested scientists for their own unique ways of adapting: the giant squid, the zombie worm, and the yeti crab. Their ways of adaptations allow them to survive in the intense deep sea environments. First and foremost, every species has different ways of adapting to the world around them. These simple adaptations allow them to survive their extreme living

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    Old Man with Enormous Wings: A Tale for Children (AVOMWEW) written by Gabriel García Márquez, Pelayo and Elisenda, along with their sick child, live very closely to the ocean surrounded by pesky crabs. They believe that the smell from the crabs is causing their child’s sickness. After killing many crabs, Pelayo walks outside to find a very old man with enormous wings covered in mud, who they believe to be an angel. The next day, upon the arrival of the townspeople, Pelayo and Elisenda have an idea

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    The food at the beach is amazing and one of kind. You decide to get crab legs at the buffet, but you don 't know how to eat them so you ask your dad. Your dad looks at you and says “Son, seafood is the best thing ever created”. You tell your dad ”We’ll see”. After taking your first bite of crab you finally realize what all the praise is about. You tell your dad “You were right seafood is the best”. After you and your family are

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    commercial is thirty seconds long and is trying to reach the same conclusion. The first commercial in the campaign shows a group of crabs walking on the sand. A seagull is seen flying overhead. The seagull singles out a crab and dives down to eat Wilson 2 it. The other crabs on the beach see what is going on and team up to take on the crustacean-eating bird. The crabs come

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    Pubic Lice are tiny, parasitic, blood sucking, wingless insects that infect the human genitals and cause itching and red spots according to Medical News Today. Pubic Lice is most commonly spread through sexual contact. It can also be spread through touching clothing, linens, or towels that an infected person has used but it is less common. Pubic Lice found in children can be a sign of sexual exposure or abuse, according to Medicine Net. Symptoms for males include itching and redness in the infected

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