| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2018 |
| Authors: | S. Kumar, Khan, G., Ali, R., Saxena, A. Kumar |
| Journal: | The Indian Veterinary Journal |
| Volume: | 95 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pagination: | 83-84 |
| Date Published: | April 2018 |
| Keywords: | Haematophagy |
| Abstract: | An analysis of the crop contents of an amblyceran louse, Hohorstiella lata infesting pigeons (Columba livia) in District Rampur (UP) revealed that 57% adult males, 73% adult females, 10% rst instar nymphs, 17% second instar nymphs and 20% third instar nymphs contain red contents compatible with host blood along with feather barbules. The pointed post-palpal spine occurring at the base of maxillary palp may be used by the lice for procuring the host blood. |
| URL: | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324981580_Extent_of_haematophagy_of_a_pigeon_louse_hohorstiella_lata_Amblycera_Phthiraptera |
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