Rediscovery of Solenopotes tarandi (Mjöberg, 1915) (Linognathidae: Anoplura), with ectoparasites of the Barren Ground Caribou

The adults of Solenopotes tarandi (Mjöberg, 1915) are redescribed and illustrated, and its allied species of Solenopotes are compared. The nymphs of this species are for the first time described and illustrated. Ectoparasite infestation of the barren ground caribou ( Rangifer tarandus granti Allen)...

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Published in:Parasitology
Main Authors: Weisser, Christian F., Kim, Ke Chung
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1973
Subjects:
Infectious Diseases
Animal Science and Zoology
Parasitology
caribou
Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0031182000044498
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0031182000044498
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Summary:The adults of Solenopotes tarandi (Mjöberg, 1915) are redescribed and illustrated, and its allied species of Solenopotes are compared. The nymphs of this species are for the first time described and illustrated. Ectoparasite infestation of the barren ground caribou ( Rangifer tarandus granti Allen) is also discussed.

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