What term refers to lice eggs?

The term that refers to lice eggs is nits. Nits are the tiny, oval-shaped eggs that lice lay and attach to the hair shafts close to the scalp. They are often yellow or white and can be mistaken for dandruff, but unlike dandruff, nits are firmly attached and cannot be easily brushed away. Understanding this terminology is important because distinguishing between nits and other substances on the hair is essential for effective lice management and treatment. The other terms listed do not accurately describe lice eggs; larvae are the immature form that hatches from nits, cysts are typically associated with other types of organisms, and filaments refer to thread-like structures that are not specifically related to lice or their eggs.