Deep Look: How Lice Turn Your Hair Into Their Jungle Gym
Why are itchy lice so tough to get rid of and how do they spread like wildfire? They have huge claws that hook on hair perfectly, as they crawl quickly from head to head. Part of the "Deep Look" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 44 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animal Behavior, Biology, Insects
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Deep Look
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