@article {95787, title = {Nature of Egg shell of three Lipeurus species infesting poultry birds}, journal = {Revista Ib{\'e}rica de Parasitolog{\'\i}a}, volume = {64}, year = {2004}, pages = {9-12}, abstract = {

Eggs of three mallophagan species belonging to genus Lipeurus (Lipeurus lawrensis tropicalis, Lipeurus heterographus
and Lipeurus caponis) infesting poultry birds were subjected to SEM study, in order to investigate the role of egg morphology in
the identification of species. The eggs of three mallophagan species exhibited remarkable differences in the nature of chorionic
sculpturing, shape of operculum and the number of micropyles on opercular disc.

}, keywords = {Avian louse, Egg shell, lice, Lipeurus heterographu, Mallophaga}, url = {https://bibliotecavirtual.ranf.com/es/consulta/resultados.do?id=853\&forma=ficha\&posicion=2}, author = {Sandeep Kumar and S. K. Singh and Arun Kumar Saxena} } @article {95737, title = {Digestive And Tracheal System of Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera: Amblycera) InfestingPoultry Bird (Gallus gallus domesticus)}, journal = {Journal of Mountain Research}, volume = {16}, year = {2021}, month = {2021}, pages = {143- 149}, abstract = {

The digestive and tracheal system of a poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera: Amblycera) has been studied in greater details. Alimentary canal of louse was dissected out along with crop under stereozoom binocular microscope. Entire alimentary canal of M. gallinae was found more or less straight and has three basic parts (fore-gut, mid-gut and hind-gut) while crop-teeth was present in the crop. The posterior end of crop contains 20-30 well developed crop-teeth arranged in a single arced plate, in comb-like fashion. Mid-gut was found as simple tube and contributes nearly one half of the total length, while the hind-gut was marked by the opening of Malpighian tubules in alimentary canal. The heart of M. gallinae is of simplest kind, one chambered bulbous structure having three pairs of laterally placed ostia and supported by four pairs of alary muscles. In the tracheal system there were seven pairs of spiracles occurred on the terga of M. gallinae. The first pair of spiracle was found located close to legs while remaining six abdominal spiracles occur from segment 3rd to 8th. The degree of tracheation of various visceral organs has also been noted.

}, keywords = {digestive system, Poultry shaft louse, Tracheal system}, issn = {2582-5011, 0974-3030}, doi = {10.51220/jmr.v16i1.14}, url = {http://jmr.sharadpauri.org/papers/2021/14\%20JMR\%202021\%20ARYA.pdf}, author = {Arya,S. and S. K. Singh} } @article {94997, title = {A survey of phthirapteran ectoparasites on the Grey Francolin, Francolinus Pondicerianus (Galliformes: phasianidae) in North-India}, journal = {Journal of Parasitic Diseases}, volume = {33}, year = {2009}, month = {12-2009}, pages = {92 - 94}, abstract = {

As many as 144 brown francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) were netted from 6 sites of Uttarakhand during the period from October, 2006 to September, 2008, to note the occurrence of phthirapteran species. Out of 144 birds, 45.83\% were found to be infested with two species of lice i.e. Menacanthus kalatitar and Goniocotes jirufi, the former species occurring in 29.17\% of birds (mean intensity 11.45 and sample mean abundance 3.34) whereas the later infesting only 25.69\% of birds (mean intensity 8.22 and sample mean abundance 2.11). Significant positive correlation existed between mean monthly lice index and mean monthly temperature as well as photoperiod, while negative correlation was seen with respect to relative humidity and rainfall.

Published online 2010. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3454138/

}, keywords = {Francolinus pondicerianus, Grey Francolin, Mallophaga}, issn = {0971-7196}, doi = {10.1007/s12639-009-0015-2}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s12639-009-0015-2}, author = {S. K. Singh and Arya,S. and Sandeep Kumar and Khan,Vikram} } @article {94996, title = {Feeding and reproductive behaviour of pigeon slender louse, Columbicola columbae (Phthiraptera, Insecta, Ischnocera)}, journal = {Journal of Applied and Natural Science}, volume = {2}, year = {2010}, month = {06-2010}, pages = {126 - 133}, abstract = {

Columbicola columbae, the pigeon slender louse mostly feeds upon the barbules of feathers but in addition to this it also feeds upon skin scurf, epidermal scales, sheaths of growing feathers, pellicle of skin etc. C. columbae is exclusively keratin feeder and does not take host blood. Any sex or stage related difference in feeding habit has not been recorded. It neither harbours any triturating agent in the crop nor is involved in cannibalism or predation. C. columbae exhibits sub-feminal mating behaviour (i.e., the male is under the female). Completecopulation lasts about 10 hours. The louse prefers the wing and tail feathers for oviposition. The eggs are generally laid on the ventral surface of the first row of undercoverts of wing feathers. Every event that takes place prior to eclosion of nymph, the time required for detachment of operculum and the freeing of nymph has been noted during hatching

}, keywords = {feeding, Pigeon louse, Reproductive behaviour}, issn = {0974-9411}, doi = {10.31018/jans.v2i1.111}, url = {https://journals.ansfoundation.org/index.php/jans/article/view/111}, author = {S. K. Singh and Arya,S. and Sanjay Kumar Singh and Khan,Vikram} } @article {94992, title = {Prevalence of Eomenacanthus stramineus (Insecta, Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Menoponidae) on poultry birds (Gallus gallus F. Domesticus ) of Jaunpur}, journal = {Journal of Applied and Natural Science}, volume = {1}, year = {2009}, month = {12-2009}, pages = {235-240}, abstract = {

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. stramineus was noted more or less similar in both the sexes (Male \– 38\% and Female \– 39\%). Maximum birds bore very low infestation (32\%) while only 7\% birds exhibited very heavily infestation. Host sex, feather colour and locality had negligible effect on prevalence rate. However, prevalence rate remained slightly higher on birds with poor plumage/health. Significant positive correlation existed between mean monthly prevalence rate and mean monthly temperature as well as photoperiod. Mean monthly incidence rate were recorded higher during summer (May and June) as compared to winter months

}, keywords = {Poultry louse}, issn = {0974-9411}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.31018/jans.v1i2.63}, url = {http://journals.ansfoundation.org/index.php/jans/article/view/63}, author = {S. K. Singh and Surman and Arun Kumar Saxena and Maurya,Nisha and S. Chandra} } @article {94829, title = {Antennal sensilla of head of poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera, Insecta, Menoponidae, Amblycera)}, journal = {Journal of Applied and Natural Science}, volume = {4}, year = {2012}, month = {12-2012}, pages = {196 - 199}, abstract = {

Phthirapteran ectoparasites (lice) are very small arthropodan creature which spend their life on different mammalian and avian host body. Many morphological features of these tiny creatures are not visible under simple microscopic study and hence scanning electron microscopic (SEM) study is required for specific details. Antennal sensillum is also one of the special features located on anterior part of the head of the louse. The present study on the sample specimen of poultry louse, Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera : Amblycera) showed presence of a small, ovoid scape and pedicel (broad cup-like structure having narrower base) seen in antennal sensilla under SEM. In addition to sensory setae, sense organ was present on terminal segment. Tuft organ contain 6/7 small peg like structure. Pit organ was also visible at the sub-terminal area of fourth segment. Presence of any structure resembling coeloconic chaemo-receptor was not observed on any flagellar sub-segment of M. gallinae.

}, keywords = {Antennal sensilla, Poultry louse, scanning electron microscopy}, issn = {0974-9411}, doi = {10.31018/jans.v4i2.248}, url = {https://journals.ansfoundation.org/index.php/jans/article/view/248}, author = {Arya,S. and S. K. Singh} } @article {94828, title = {Prevalence of Menopon gallinae Linn. (Insecta, Phthiraptera, Menoponidae, Amblycera) upon poultry birds (Gallus gallus domesticus) of selected locality of district Chamoli Garhwal (Uttarakhand), India}, journal = {Journal of Applied and Natural Science}, volume = {5}, year = {2013}, month = {12-2013}, pages = {400 - 405}, abstract = {

Prevalence and intensity of infestation of Menopon gallinae (Linn.) was recorded from 688 poultry birds belonging to 30 selected locality of district Chamoli (Uttarakhand) during March, 2012 to February, 2013, out of which 310 were found infested (45.06\%). Prevalence rate were higher in female (46.8\%) than male (42\%) birds in present investigation. Higher infestation were noted in certain parameters like captivity (larger group), poor health, poor hygienic condition, poor feather condition, black feather colour, desi breed and older birds. Singly reared, good health, good hygienic condition, good feather condition, mix colour, broiler breed and younger poultry birds were found to have least infestation. Intensity of infestation was noted by coding system. Maximum poultry bird bore very light (VL) infestation (29.68\%) while very few were found with very heavy (VH) infestation (4.52\%). Relative monthly intensity of infestation remained more or less similar in all the categories. Lice were peaked during summer in comparison to the winter. Strong positive correlation existed between monthly lice index and temperature (+0.79); lice index and photoperiod (+0.84), while the same were found insignificant with humidity (-0.23) and rainfall (-0.17).

}, keywords = {Gallus gallus domesticus, poutry bird, Prevalence}, issn = {0974-9411}, doi = {10.31018/jans.v5i2.341}, url = {https://journals.ansfoundation.org/index.php/jans/article/view/341}, author = {Arya,S. and Sandeep Negi and S. K. Singh} } @article {47682, title = {Popuplation composition of chicken body louse, Eomenacanthus stramineus (Insecta, Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Menoponidae, s.l.)}, journal = {Rudolst{\"a}dter Naturhistorische Schriften}, volume = {14}, year = {2007}, month = {2007}, pages = {83 - 86}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/46807.pdf}, author = {S. K. Singh and S. Chandra and Maurya,Nisha} } @article {45371, title = {Prevalence of phthirapteran ectoparasitic insects on domestic hens of Rampur (U.P.)}, journal = {Journal of Parasitic Diseases}, volume = {28}, year = {2004}, month = {2004}, pages = {57 - 60}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/8921.pdf}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and Sandeep Kumar and Nidhi Gupta and S. K. Singh} } @article {45342, title = {Morphometric variability of five species of lice (Phthiraptera) infesting common crows}, journal = {Journal of Experimental Zoology, India}, volume = {7}, year = {2004}, month = {2004}, pages = {213 - 228}, keywords = {Corvidae, crows, morphology}, author = {Beg,S. and S. K. Singh and Nidhi Gupta and Sandeep Kumar and Arun Kumar Saxena} } @article {45137, title = {Path coefficient analysis of correlation between breeding cycles of the common myna Acridotheres tristis (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) and its phthirapteran ectoparasites}, journal = {Folia Parasitologica (Praha)}, volume = {50}, year = {2003}, month = {2003}, pages = {315 - 316}, keywords = {animals, bird diseases, breeding, host parasite, Lice Infestations/parasitology, Lice/growth \& development, Models, Biological, parasite, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, Songbirds/classification/parasitology/physiology}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/8860.pdf}, author = {Srivastava,Roshani K. and Sandeep Kumar and Nidhi Gupta and S. K. Singh and Arun Kumar Saxena} } @article {44315, title = {Cropteeth of poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae (Linn.) (Phthiraptera: Amblycera)}, journal = {Bioved}, volume = {6}, year = {1995}, month = {1995}, pages = {219 - 222}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and A. Kumar and S. K. Singh} } @article {44319, title = {Site preference of four pigeon lice (Phthiraptera, Insecta) on host body. 17(3): 341-349.}, journal = {Rivista di Parassitologia}, volume = {17}, year = {2001}, month = {2001}, pages = {341 - 349}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296194590_Site_preference_of_four_pigeon_lice_Phthiraptera_Insecta_on_host_body}, author = {S. K. Singh and A. Kumar and Smita Badola,Surman and Arun Kumar Saxena} } @article {44316, title = {SEM studies on the microtopography of eggs of four pigeon lice (Phthiraptera, Insecta)}, journal = {Rivista di Parassitologia}, volume = {17}, year = {2000}, month = {2001}, pages = {351 - 358}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296194487_SEM_Studies_on_the_microtopography_of_eggs_four_pigeon_lice_Phthiraptera_Insecta}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and S. K. Singh and A. Kumar and Smita Badola,Surman} } @article {40430, title = {Prevalence of Menopon gallinae Linne (Phthiraptera: Amblycera) on poultry birds of Garhwal}, journal = {Journal of Parasitic Diseases}, volume = {19}, year = {1995}, month = {1995}, pages = {69 - 72}, abstract = {

67.6\% of the fowls examined in 18 different localities of Garhwal, during 1992-94 were found infested with the poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae. Some factors like host sex, feather condition and mode of captivity had marginal effect on the prevalence of louse. Incidence rates remained distinctly higher on older birds as compared to younger ones. Mean monthly incidence did not fluctuate appreciably during different months of the year. However, intensity of infestation remained distinctly higher during the summer months.

}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3212.pdf}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and A. Kumar and S. K. Singh and Surman} } @article {40432, title = {Site preference of the poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera: Amblycera) on host body}, journal = {Rivista di Parassitologia}, volume = {14}, year = {1997}, month = {1997}, pages = {383 - 389}, abstract = {

SIte preference of the poultry shaft louse Menopon gallinae on host body has been recorded by sacrificing 34 poultry birds. The louse exhibits wide spread distribution on host body but prefers to occupy abdomen, breast and back region. Both the sexes of adults and different nymphal instars exhibit similar distribution on the hosts body. The egg laying sites have also been discussed.

}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3214.pdf}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and Smita Badola,Surman and S. K. Singh and A. Kumar} } @article {40433, title = {SEM sudies on the microtopology of eggs of poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera: Amblycera)}, journal = {Rivista di Parassitologia}, volume = {11}, year = {1994}, month = {1994}, pages = {275 - 281}, abstract = {

SEM studies have been performed to record the microtopology of eggs of poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae. The egg mouth is boardered by two rows of apophyses. The apophyses belonging to the inner row have been found quite porous and spongy. The polar thread is made up of several fine strands. The eggs stigma remains indistinct.

}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3215.pdf}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and Arya,S. and A. Kumar and S. K. Singh and Chauhan,S. C.} } @article {40436, title = {Description of life history stages of poultry shaft louse, Menopon gallinae (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Menoponidae)}, journal = {Rudolst{\"a}dter Naturhistorische Schriften}, volume = {9}, year = {1998}, month = {1998}, pages = {81 - 85}, abstract = {

Nymphs of successive generations of Menopon gallinaeI (L. 1758), parasite on Gallus gallus f. domestica, highly resemble to each other from the moment of emergence and show the number of abdominal segments characteristic of adult form. Apart from evident differences in body size, the relative size of abdomen (head, thorax and abdomen ratio), rising chitinization of the cuticle, the succesive nymph stages can also be distinguished on the basis of progression of chaetotaxy. Furthermore, brush (spiniform setae) on fourth sterna and spiracular aperture become evident in third instar nymphs.

}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3218.pdf}, author = {Arun Kumar Saxena and Surman and S. K. Singh and A. Kumar} }