Ectoparasite Community Structure of Two Bats (Myotis lucifugus and M. septentrionalis) from the Maritimes of Canada

Prevalence of bat ectoparasites on sympatric Myotis lucifugus and M. septentrionalis was quantitatively characterized in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick by making systematic collections at swarming sites. Six species of ectoparasite were recorded, including Myodopsylla insignis, Spinturnix americanus,...

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Main Authors: Zenon J. Czenze, Hugh G. Broders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Parasitology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/341535