Distribution of Mallophaga on the body of Acridotheres tristis (Aves).
4 species of Mallophaga (2 Amblycera, Menacanthus eurysternus and Myrsidea sp., and 2 Ischnocera, Brueelia chayanh and Sturnidoecus affinis) coexist on the body of Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis. The distribution of eggs, nymphs and adults of these species on the body of host is discussed. The patterns of distribution coincides with their morphological adaptations.
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Department of Zoology, Kutir Degree College, Chakke, Jaunpur (U.P.), India.
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D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D001717:Birds; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008003:Phthiraptera / Q000502:physiology*