Seasonal changes in a population of Menacanthus eurysternus (Mallophaga, Amblycera) on the common myna Acridotheres tristis.
Seasonal variations in a population of an amblyceran louse, Menacanthus eurysternus, infesting the common myna have been studied. Incidence of infestation, lice, index, and population structure of this species have been recorded in different months of the year; reasons for the population fluctuations are discussed.
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Department of Zoology, Kutir Degeree College, Jaunpur (U.P.), India.
Agarwal
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Singh
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Saxena
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D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D001717:Birds; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008003:Phthiraptera / Q000254:growth & development*; D012621:Seasons