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Gynandromorphism in Hyalomma Truncatum (Acarl:Ixodidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2011

Francoise C. Clarke  and
Y. Rechav
Francoise C. Clarke
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, Medical University of Southern Africa Medunsa, 0204, South Africa
Y. Rechav
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, Medical University of Southern Africa Medunsa, 0204, South Africa
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Abstract

This short communication describes the morphological features of three specimens of Hyalomma truncatum which dropped off artificially infested rabbits in the laboratory.

Résumé

Cette présentation succinte décrit les caractéres morphologiques differentiels de 3 specimens de Hyalomma truncatum collectés de lapins aprés une infestation artificielle au laboratoire.

Keywords

IxodidaeticksHyalomma truncatumgynandromorphIxodidaetiquesHyalomma truncatumgynandromorphe
Type
Research Articles
Information
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , Volume 14 , Issue 2 , April 1993 , pp. 149 - 152
Copyright
Copyright © ICIPE 1993

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