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The eggshell morphology of Heterodoxus spiniger, infesting dog, Canis familiaris (Boopidae, Mallophaga) [PDF]
The egg chorion of the dog louse Heterodoxus spiniger bears pentagonal / rectangular scutes (scale like sculpturing) arranged obliquely. The opercular disc of the egg bears tall cup shaped micropyles which unite to give ridge like appearance.
Sanjita Tyagi+5 more
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Ectoparasitic Arthropods Collected From Some Northern Ohio Mammals [PDF]
Ectoparasitic arthropods were collected from some fur-bearing mammals in northern Ohio. Specimens representing seven mammalian species were examined and found to collectively harbor acarines, fleas, and biting lice.
Johnston, Scott A, Rockett, C. Lee
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The species composition of pigeon lice parasitic on pigeons of ornamental breeds on the specialized closed-type farm (Poltava) was studied. Five species of these ectoparasites were registered: Columbicola columbae Linnaeus, 1758, Campanulotes compar ...
I. Kolomak, O. Kruchynenko
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Prevalence of Eomenacanthus stramineus (Insecta, Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Menoponidae) on poultry birds (Gallus gallus F. Domesticus) of Jaunpur [PDF]
A total of 1,020 poultry birds belonging to twelve different localities of Jaunpur district were surveyed during May 2006 to April 2007 to record the prevalence rate of Eomenacanthus stramineus. Prevalence of E.
Chandra, Suresh+4 more
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The alterations of plumage of parasitic origin
Described herein are the main lesions to the plumage caused by insects and mites, both on the vane or the calamus of feathers. Practical data are given, aimed to make a correct differential diagnosis.
Francesco Puccetti+4 more
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Nest ectoparasites have been linked previously to patterns of nest‐site choice and breeding success in birds. Recent research has shown nestboxes facing south‐southwest are occupied less frequently by great tits (Parus major) than identical boxes facing other directions, and are associated with reduced offspring condition.
Anne E. Goodenough+3 more
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18: PARASITISM AND DISEASE AMONG SOUTHEASTERN WILD TURKEYS*
ABSTRACT During the 6 years from 1964 to 1970 nearly 400 eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) were examined for parasites and diseases. Adult and immature turkeys from Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia have been studied on an annual or semi‐annual basis for 3 consecutive years, and additional information has been ...
Annie K. Prestwood+2 more
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Bibliographic Guide to the Terrestrial Arthropods of Michigan [PDF]
Papers dealing with distribution, faunal extensions, and identification of Michigan insects and other terrestrial arthropods are listed by order, and cover the period of 1878 through ...
O\u27Brien, Mark F
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Volatiles of symbiotic bacterial origin explain ectoparasitism and fledging success of hoopoes. [PDF]
Background Some parasites use olfactory cues to detect their hosts and, since bacterial symbionts are partially responsible for animal odours, they could influence host parasitism.
Mazorra-Alonso M+5 more
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L'auteur rapporte les résultats d'un recensement national des mallophages, parasites des pintades, dindons et poulets au Nigeria. Cette étude révèle que Menacanthus stramineus épargne les poulets et les pintades alors qu'il est universellement présent ...
J.P. Fabiyi
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