The micromorphology of the blesbuck louse <i>Damalinia (Damalinia) crenelata</i> as observed under the scanning electron microscope
The blesbuck is an important game animal on many game farms and reserves in South Africa. Damalinia crenelata, a biting louse, host-specific to the blesbuck, feed upon epidermal debris of this antelope, leading to severe skin irritation and dermatitis. Symptomatic scratching by the host aggravates t...
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Language: | English |
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2003-12-01
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Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
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Online Access: | https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/45 |