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water lice is a form of head lice but lives in water and is adapted to that habitat.

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Water lice are small crustaceans that inhabit freshwater environments. They are also known as water slaters or aquatic sowbugs and play a role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter. Water lice are omnivorous and feed on decaying plant material as well as small invertebrates.

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