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Highly rearranged mitochondrial genome in Falcolipeurus lice (Phthiraptera: Philopteridae) from endangered eagles

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2021
Fragmented mitochondrial (mt) genomes and extensive mt gene rearrangements have been frequently reported from parasitic lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera). However, relatively little is known about the mt genomes from the family Philopteridae, the most species-
Yu Nie   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Insect ectoparasites on wild birds in the Czech Republic during the pre-breeding period

open access: yesParasite, 2011
Wild passerine birds (Passeriformes) from the northeastern part of the Czech Republic were examined for ectoparasites during the pre-breeding period in 2007. Two species of fleas of the genera Ceratophyllus and Dasypsyllus (Siphonaptera: Ceratophyllidae),
Sychra O.   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnostic features of three nymphal instars of Sturnidoecus bannoo (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) infesting Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Three nymphal instars of bank Myna louse, Sturnidoecus bannoo differ from each other not only any size, abdominal segmentation, chitinization but also in the number of setae occurring on head, thorax and abdomen.
Ahmad, Aftab   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Rickettsiales in South America: A Systematic Review of Their Molecular Detection and Distribution in Arthropods and Vertebrates

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Bacteria of the order Rickettsiales comprise a diverse group of obligate intracellular microorganisms that are globally distributed and highly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. In South America, these bacteria have been associated with arthropod vectors, such as ticks, fleas, mites, lice, and certain dipterans, as well as with a ...
Cristian J. Zamorano‐Gómez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chewing lice (Psocodea, Phthiraptera: Amblycera and Ischnocera) in wild birds in Zungarococha, Iquitos (Peru)

open access: yesArxius de Miscel-lània Zoològica
Polls mastegadors (Psocodea, Phthiraptera: Amblycera i Ischnocera) en ocells silvestres de Zungarococha, Iquitos (Perú) L'objectiu d'aquest treball va ser identificar les espècies de polls mastegadors recol·lectades en 30 ocells silvestres de la ...
D. Roque   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

First report of Linognathus africanus (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) on goats in Bulgaria

open access: yesBulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2021
The current study was conducted in 28 farms from 11 administrative districts in Bulgaria and included 4132 goats from six breeds, naturally infested with ectoparasitic insects.
N. Nizamov, P. Prelezov
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Diversity of Chewing Lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) in the Indo‐Burma Biodiversity Hotspot

open access: yesJournal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The diversity of birds is well documented globally. However, the same attention has generally not been given to their parasites, which comprise many times their diversity. Here, we present data from a large‐scale survey of chewing lice found infesting birds in the Indo‐Burma biodiversity hotspot of western Yunnan, China.
Alexandra A. Grossi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

ECTOPARASITISMO POR Struthiolipeurus Rheae (HARRISON, 1916) (PHTHIRAPTERA: PHILOPTERIDAE) EM Rhea americana (RHEIFORMES: RHEIDAE) EM CONDIÇÕES CATIVAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE MOSSORÓ, RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRASIL

open access: yesCiência Animal Brasileira, 2008
Registrou-se a ocorrência do piolho mastigador Struthiolipeurus rheae parasitando emas (Rhea americana) mantidas em condições conservacionista e científicas no Centro de Multiplicação de Animais Silvestres da Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido no ...
Silvia Maria Mendes Ahid   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Co-extinct and critically co-endangered species of parasitic lice, and conservation-induced extinction: should lice be reintroduced to their hosts? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The co - extinction of parasitic taxa and their host species isconsideredacommon phenomenon inthecurrent global extinction crisis. However, information about the conservation status of parasitic taxa is scarce.
Rózsa, Lajos, Vas, Zoltán
core   +1 more source

Detection of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in Haematopinus suis: Evidence for a Potential New Sylvatic Cycle of ASFV Involving Lice and Domestic Pigs

open access: yesTransboundary and Emerging Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
African swine fever (ASF) is a lethal and highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, listed as a notifiable disease to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). In the absence of any credible commercially available vaccine, the economic losses to the global pig industry inflicted by ASF is insurmountable.
Tridib Kumar Rajkhowa   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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