| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1974 |
| Authors: | K. Chung Kim, Emerson K. C. |
| Journal: | Journal of Medical Entomology |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pagination: | 442 - 446 |
| Date Published: | 1974 |
| Keywords: | mtax, PHP |
| Abstract: | This paper presents the descriptions of a new genus and new species, Latagophthirus rauschi, collected from the river otter, Lutra canadensis pacifica Rhoads, in Coos county, Oregon. The family Echinophthiriidae is redefined, and a key to the genera is provided. The evolutionary significance of Latagophthirus is also discussed. |
| URL: | https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3246.pdf |
Taxonomic name:
Anoplura (Lice), Echinophthiriidae (Lice), Latagophthirus (Lice), Latagophthirus rauschi (Lice), Phthiraptera (Lice), Carnivora (Mammal (Price et al)), Mustelidae (Mammal (Price et al)), Lutra (Mammal (Price et al)), Carnivora (Mammal (Wilson & Reeder)), Mustelidae (Mammal (Wilson & Reeder)), Lutra (Mammal (Wilson & Reeder))
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