Nymphal stages of Abrocomophaga hellenthali (Phthiraptera, Gyropidae), a parasite of Octodon degus (Rodentia, Octodontidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2002
Authors:A. Conrado Cicchino, Castro Ddel Carmen
Journal:Iheringia, Série Zoologia, Porto Alegre
Volume:92
Issue:4
Pagination:19 - 24
Date Published:2002
Abstract:

The three nymphal instars of Abrocomophaga hellenthali Price & Timm, 2000 are described and compared with both sexes of the adult stage. The most remarkable quali and quantitative body features of all instars are cathegorized and its progression along the development stated.

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