The morphology of Laemobothrion (Laemobothrion) maximum (Phthiraptera: Laemobothriidae).
Adult specimens of Laemobothrion (L.) maximum (Scopoli, 1763), a buzzard louse species, were studied using scanning electron microscopy and paying special attention to sensitive structures, mainly those located on the head, mouthparts, abdomen and legs. Data on shape and size of palpl and antennal sensilla, as well as post-spiracular ones, were obtained. Some modifications of the mouthparts were observed.
Departamento de Biología Animal, Vegetal y Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad de Jaen, Spain.
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Perez
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Granados
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Ruiz
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D001717:Birds / Q000469:parasitology*; D005241:Feathers / Q000469:parasitology; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008003:Phthiraptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000648:ultrastructure