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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014): Rev. Arg. Parasitol.

Clave para el reconocimiento de las especies de Echinophthiriidae (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) de Argentina y Antártida

  • María Soledad Leonardi
Submitted
September 30, 2026
Published
2026-10-07

Abstract

In the present work are listed all described species of echinophthiriids lice from Argentina and Antarctica, based on literature and specimen records. A total of seven species belonging to three genera, and nine host-louse associations are recorded. A key of identification and a host-parasite list are provided and also, for each species the information about type material, repositories in Argentina, and geographic distribution is given. Also, a list of parasite species- host association is provided.

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