P Corporis with Egg Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5211
The P Corporis with Egg Model by Jaincolab is a biology teaching model of Pediculus humanus corporis, commonly known as the body louse, shown together with its egg. Designed for zoology, parasitology and medical microbiology laboratories, this body louse teaching model highlights features and disease significance that set this species apart from other human lice.
Unlike the head louse, the body louse lives and lays its eggs in the seams and fibers of clothing rather than directly on body hair, moving onto the skin only to take a blood meal. It is generally larger than the head louse and is of major historical and medical importance as the vector of epidemic typhus, louse-borne relapsing fever and trench fever, diseases that have been closely associated with crowded, unhygienic conditions and infrequent changes of clothing. This Jaincolab biology equipment model presents the adult louse together with its clothing-attached egg for classroom study.
Features Depicted
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Size | Larger than the head louse |
| Habitat | Clothing seams and fibers; moves to skin only to feed |
| Egg Placement | Glued to clothing fibers rather than body hair |
| Medical Importance | Vector of epidemic typhus, relapsing fever and trench fever |
Key Features
- Accurate depiction of the body louse together with its egg
- Highlights the clothing-based habitat unique to this species
- Durable, classroom ready construction for repeated laboratory use
- Manufactured by Jaincolab under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality systems
- Supplied to educational and medical institutions across India and internationally
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is a trusted manufacturer, supplier and exporter of biology teaching models and laboratory equipment. Alongside this body louse model, we manufacture related human lice teaching aids including the P. Capitis Model and the Phthirus Pubis Egg Adult Model. Explore our complete range of Biology Equipment for further teaching resources.
Applications
| Sector | Use |
|---|---|
| Zoology and Parasitology Laboratories | Studying human lice morphology and classification |
| Medical and Paramedical Colleges | Teaching louse-borne disease transmission |
| Public Health Training Institutes | Hygiene and outbreak-control education |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the P Corporis with Egg Model show?
It shows the adult body louse, Pediculus humanus corporis, together with an egg attached to clothing fiber.
Q2. Where does the body louse live?
It lives in the seams and fibers of clothing, moving onto the skin only to take a blood meal.
Q3. How is P. Corporis different from P. Capitis (head louse)?
The body louse lives in clothing and is generally larger, while the head louse lives directly on scalp hair.
Q4. Why is the body louse medically significant?
It is the vector of epidemic typhus, louse-borne relapsing fever and trench fever.
Q5. Who uses this teaching model?
It is used in zoology, parasitology and medical microbiology courses at schools, colleges and medical training institutes.
Q6. Does Jaincolab supply this model outside India?
Yes, Jaincolab supplies this model to educational institutions across India and internationally.
Request a Quote
To request pricing or place an order for the P Corporis with Egg Model, please contact Jaincolab through our enquiry form or write to us at [email protected].
