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The Incubation Period of the Eggs of Haematopinus asini

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

A. Bacot
Affiliation:
Entomologist, Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine
L. Linzell
Affiliation:
Hon. Lieut., R.A.V.C., Parasitologist, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, R.A.V.C.

Extract

Three kinds of lice are found on horses, two belonging to the Mallophaga or scale-eating lice and one to the Siphunculata or blood-sucking lice.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1919

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1 Of seven lice kept on the arm of one of the writers, only two bit and succeeded in filling themselves with blood, but they died next day whilst the remainder lived three days longer. Out of some dozens of lice tested at various times, only three have been induced to feed.