| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Authors: | P. Philip_Samuel, Govindarajan, R., Krishnamoorthi, R., Venkatesh, A. |
| Journal: | NORTH-WESTERN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY |
| Volume: | 17 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pagination: | 1-5 |
| Date Published: | June |
| Type of Article: | Open Access Article No.: e201104 |
| Keywords: | Arthropoda, clearing, ectoparasites, mounting, staining |
| Abstract: | This is a rapid protocol proposed after its prolonged usage for the clearing, staining, and mounting of the medically important hematophagous ectoparasites obtained from human and small mammals collected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India. During the biodiversity study on ectoparasites, this altered protocol improved significantly the visibility of the major essential taxonomic key characters present on the minute body of the uncharacterized chigger mites, fleas, and lice viewed under phasecontrast microscopy for identification. This modified method will be enormously useful for imparting training, teaching, and research on acarology. |
| URL: | https://biozoojournals.ro/nwjz/content/v17n1/nwjz_e201104_PhilipSamuel.pdf |
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