P. Capitis Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5210
The P. Capitis Model (SKU JC-BE-5210) is a enlarged parasitology teaching model depicting Pediculus capitis (head louse) and its features. The head louse is small, elongated, flattened and wingless, with claws that grip individual scalp hairs, and its eggs, or nits, are cemented to hair shafts close to the scalp; the model shows these features. As a head louse model, it gives schools, colleges, medical and public health institutes a reusable aid for teaching head lice and school health without a preserved specimen.
Specifications
The listing describes a enlarged parasitology teaching model depicting Pediculus capitis (head louse) and its features, recommended for parasitology, school health and public health teaching; size, material, base and mounting are not stated and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | P. Capitis Model |
| SKU | JC-BE-5210 |
| Model type | Enlarged parasitology teaching model |
| Subject depicted | Pediculus capitis (head louse) and its features |
| Recommended use | Parasitology, school health and public health teaching |
| Features depicted | Elongated, flattened, wingless body; claws gripping scalp hair; nits cemented near the scalp |
Applications of the head louse model
The model supports school health and parasitology teaching of head lice, their spread and their control.
- School health and hygiene education
- Parasitology teaching of human lice
- Nursing and community health classes
- Comparison with the body louse and pubic louse models
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one P. Capitis Model as a single teaching model. Its size, material, base and any key card are not given in the listing and are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of models and the delivery destination. Single models for a teaching museum and complete sets for zoology, parasitology and public health departments, including tender quantities, are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the head louse lay its eggs?
Its eggs (nits) are cemented to hair shafts close to the scalp.
Who uses this model?
It is used in zoology, entomology and parasitology courses at schools, colleges and medical and public health training institutes.
Are the size and material stated?
No. The listing does not give size, material or mounting; these are confirmed on the quotation.
Related products
More items are listed in the JaincoLab biology and zoology teaching models range.
Request a quote
To order the P. Capitis Model, send the number of models and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JC-BE-5210. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
