@article {95604, title = {Ectoparasites (sucking lice, fleas and ticks) of small mammals in southeastern Kenya}, journal = {Medical and Veterinary Entomology}, volume = {23}, year = {2009}, month = {Dec-01-2009}, pages = {387-392}, abstract = {

During 1998\–2000, at least 14 species (n = 309) of small mammals were live-trapped and examined for ectoparasites in moist forests of the Taita and Shimba Hills and drier savannah habitats of Nguruman, southeastern Kenya. Ectoparasites were recorded from 11\  species of mammals. Five species of sucking lice [Hoplopleura inexpectans Johnson, H. intermedia Kellogg \& Ferris, Polyplax\  reclinata (Nitzsch), P. waterstoni Bedford and Schizophthirus graphiuri Ferris], six species of fleas (Ctenophthalmus leptodactylous Hubbard, Dinopsyllus grypurus Jordan \& Rothschild, D. lypusus Jordan \& Rothschild, Hypsophthalmus campestris Jordan \& Rothschild, Listropsylla basilewskyi Smit and Xiphiopsylla lippa Jordan) and at least six species of ticks (Amblyomma sp.,\  Haemaphysalis sp., Ixodes sp., I. alluaudi Neumann, I. cumulatimpunctatus Schulze, I. muniensis Arthur \& Burrow and Rhipicephalus sp.) were recorded from these hosts. Four of the five species of sucking lice were host specific whereas P. reclinata was recorded\  from two different species of white-toothed shrews, Crocidura spp. Although fleas and ticks were less host specific, C. leptodactylous, D. grypurus and I. cumulatimpunctatus were only recorded from the murid rodent Praomys delectorum (Thomas), Amblyomma sp.\  was only recorded from the nesomyid rodent Beamys hindei Thomas, Rhipicephalus sp. was only recorded from the murid Lemniscomys striatus (L.) and I. muniensis was only recorded from the dormouse Graphiurus microtis (Noack). More species of ectoparasites and significantly greater infestation prevalences were recorded from small mammals in moist habitats compared with those from the savannah habitat. At least one of the fleas recorded, D. lypusus, is a known vector of Yersinia pestis Lehmann \& Neumann, the causative agent of plague, which is present in the region.

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}, keywords = {ectoparasites, fleas, Kenya, Small mammals, sucking lice, ticks}, issn = {0269-283X, 1365-2915}, doi = {10.1111/j.1365-2915.2009.00820.x}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2915.2009.00820.x}, author = {N.O. Oguge and Lance A. Durden and Keirans,James E. and H.D. Balami and Schwan,T. G.} } @article {46341, title = {Ectoparasites and classification}, journal = {Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)}, volume = {13}, year = {1994}, note = {LR: 20041117; JID: 8712301; RF: 100; ppublish}, month = {1994}, pages = {985 - 1017}, address = {FRANCE}, abstract = {

The authors present an introductory overview of the principal groups of ectoparasites (flukes, leeches, crustaceans, insects, arachnids, lampreys and vampire bats) associated with domestic animals. Currently-accepted higher-level classifications are outlined for these parasites. Almost all significant ectoparasites of domestic animals are invertebrates, the majority being arthropods (crustaceans, insects and arachnids). Some of these ectoparasites are of particular importance as vectors of pathogens. Many ectoparasite species are host-specific, and vector species typically transmit characteristic pathogens.

}, keywords = {animals, Animals, Domestic/parasitology, Crustacea/classification, Diptera, ectoparasite, Fleas/classification, Hemiptera, Lampreys, Leeches/classification, Lice/classification, Mites/classification, parasite, Research Support, U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, P.H.S., Ticks/classification, Trematoda}, isbn = {0253-1933}, url = {http://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D8933.PDF}, author = {Hopla,C. E. and Lance A. Durden and Keirans,James E.} } @article {45318, title = {Some avian ectoparasites in New England}, journal = {Entomological News}, volume = {78}, year = {1967}, month = {1967}, pages = {40 - 42}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/8854.pdf}, author = {Keirans,James E.} } @mastersthesis {44256, title = {The Mallophaga of New England birds}, volume = {Ph.D. dissertation}, year = {1966}, note = {Department of Zoology}, month = {1966}, pages = {x + 428 pp}, school = {University of New Hampshire}, keywords = {biology, entomology}, url = {https://scholars.unh.edu/dissertation/834/}, author = {Keirans,James E.} } @book {44257, title = {The Mallophaga of New England birds}, series = {Bulletin}, volume = {492}, year = {1967}, month = {1966}, pages = {xii + 179 pp}, publisher = {Agricultural Experiment Station, University of New Hampshire}, organization = {Agricultural Experiment Station, University of New Hampshire}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/44257.pdf}, author = {Keirans,James E.} } @article {43386, title = {Records of phoretic attachment of Mallophaga (Insecta: Phthiraptera) on insects other than Hippoboscidae}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {12}, year = {1975}, month = {1975}, pages = {476}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/6837.pdf}, author = {Keirans,James E.} } @article {42703, title = {Review article: Host ectoparasite relationships}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {12}, year = {1975}, note = {1477}, month = {1975}, pages = {143 - 166}, keywords = {Beziehung zum Wirt., Gert, Mallophaga}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/6605.pdf}, author = {Nelson,W. A. and Keirans,James E. and J. F. Bell and Clifford,Carleton M.} } @article {42506, title = {Interaction of ectoparasites and their hosts}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {13}, year = {1977}, month = {1977}, pages = {389 - 428}, url = {http://phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/42506.pdf}, author = {Nelson,W. A. and J. F. Bell and Clifford,Carleton M. and Keirans,James E.} } @article {41329, title = {Ectoparasites and other arthropods from coastal Oregon}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {7}, year = {1970}, month = {1970}, pages = {438 - 445}, url = {http://phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/41329.pdf}, author = {Clifford,Carleton M. and Yunker,Conrad E. and Easton,Emmett R. and Keirans,James E.} } @article {40493, title = {Host-parasite coextinction and the plight of tick conservation}, journal = {American Entomologist}, volume = {42}, year = {1996}, note = {Considers the problem of preserving parasite diversity on rare or endangered hosts. In particular, stresses their integral role in a healthy ecosystem by exetring a selection pressure on host populations and are at least partially responsible for maintaining higher levels of genetic diversity in their hosts when compared to non-parasitized animals. Other benifits of parasitism are also considered.}, month = {1996}, pages = {87 - 91}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3283.pdf}, author = {Lance A. Durden and Keirans,James E.} } @article {40492, title = {The U.S. National tick collection: a vital resource for systematics and human and animal welfare}, journal = {American Entomologist}, volume = {42}, year = {1996}, note = {A discussion of the U.S. National tick collection at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. This collection includes more than a million tick specimens in over 121,000 individual accessioned collections. The paper stresses the importance of the tick collection and why tick studies are significant. The history of the collection is also covered.}, month = {1996}, pages = {239 - 243}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3282.pdf}, author = {Lance A. Durden and Keirans,James E. and James H. Oliver Jr} } @article {40480, title = {Parasitic Arthropods of Sympatric Opossums, Cotton Rats, and Cotton Mice from Merritt Island, Florida}, journal = {Journal of Parasitology}, volume = {79}, year = {1993}, month = {1993}, pages = {283 - 286}, abstract = {

Six species of parasitic arthropods were collected from 12 opossums (Didelphis virginiana), 8 species were obtained from 28 cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus), and 4 species were collected from 10 cotton mice (Peromyscus gossypinus) from Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida. The flea Polygenis gwyni was the only parasite that infested all 3 host species, and it was present in very high densities (mean intensity = 73.7) on the opossums. The American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis, and the tropical rat mite, Ornithonyssus bacoti, both infested 2 host species but were principally associated with opossums and cotton rats, respectively. All remaining arthropod species were confined to single host species, suggesting host specificity by these parasites. The atopomelid mite Didelphilichus serrifer and the myobiid mite Radfordia sigmodontis constitute new state records for Florida. The reptile tick Amblyomma dissimile is recorded from a cotton mouse for the first time; Merritt Island may represent the most northerly location for viable populations of this tick in the U.S.A.

}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3267.pdf}, author = {Lance A. Durden and Klompen,J. S. H. and Keirans,James E.} } @article {40424, title = {A review of the phoretic relationship between Mallophaga (Phthiraptera: Insecta) and Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Insecta)}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {12}, year = {1975}, month = {1975}, pages = {71 - 76}, abstract = {

Islated instances of phoresy between certain species of Mallophaga and the dipterous family Hippoboscidae have been recorded numerous times in various journals for over 100 years. Herein are reviewed and summerized published cases of phoresy from 11 non-passerine bird orders, 22 passerine families, and 58 cases lacking definate host data.

}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3203.pdf}, author = {Keirans,James E.} } @article {39740, title = {Evaluation of host preferences by helminths and ectoparasites among black-tailed jackrabbits in northern California}, journal = {Journal of Wildlife Diseases}, volume = {36}, year = {2000}, note = {340XA J WILDLIFE DIS}, month = {2000}, pages = {555 - 558}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/37891.pdf}, author = {Clemons,Catherine and Rickard,Lora G. and Keirans,James E. and Botzler,Richard G.} }