Notes on the genus Tunga (Siphonaptera: Tungidae) II – neosomes, morphology, classification, and other taxonomic notes
This review focuses on the neosomes, morphology, and taxonomy of adult species of the genus Tunga, complementing the previously published data on the phylogeny, ecology, and pathogenic role. Neosomes are structures formed after penetration of adult females into the skin of hosts resulting in signifi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2014067 |