Qualitative and quantitative study of biting lice (Mallophaga) from selected species of Charadriiformes (Aves)

TitleQualitative and quantitative study of biting lice (Mallophaga) from selected species of Charadriiformes (Aves)
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsZ?otorzycka, J, Modrzejwska M, Towarnicka I
JournalWiadomosci parazytologiczne
Volume43
Pages195-206
Accession Number45132
KeywordsAnimals; bird parasites ; ecology ; English Abstract ; host parasite ; Lice/classification/physiology ; Species Specificity
AbstractBiting lice were collected (mostly in Poland) from 15 species of Charadriiformes (Charadriidae, Scolopacidae, Laridae and Alcidae). We tried to determine the frequency of occurrence of particular species of Mallophaga. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of co-occurrence of external parasites (Mallophaga and some Astigmata) was also carried out. We stated that inter-species competition is not significant in shaping the fauna of external parasites of Charadriiformes.

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