Linguatula serrata in Swedish reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L)

A high prevalence (24,2%) of the tongue-worm Lingutula serrata was found in reindeer yearlings. Apparently the high incidence found in this material indicates that the parasite is well adapted to reindeer; the reaction of the nasal mucosa is very mild. The abscence of clinical manifestations and th...

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Main Authors: Claes Rehbinder, Magnus Nordkvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1982-05-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/414