IBIOMAR - CENPAT 25620
INSTITUTO DE BIOLOGIA DE ORGANISMOS MARINOS
Unidad Ejecutora - UE
artículos
Título:
Lousy big guys: Lepidophthirus macrorhini infesting seals from Antarctica
Autor/es:
NEGRETE, JAVIER; LEONARDI, MARÍA SOLEDAD; SOTO, FLORENCIA
Revista:
POLAR BIOLOGY
Editorial:
SPRINGER
Referencias:
Lugar: Berlin; Año: 2018 vol. 41 p. 1 - 5
ISSN:
0722-4060
Resumen:
The present work represents a contribution to the ecology of a little known host parasite association, i.e. sucking lice and Antarctic seals. The information available regarding the health status of Antarctic seals is limited and little is known about the ecology and effect of parasites on these hosts. Particularly, data regarding Antarctic louse infestation are scarce. Therefore, the main goal of thisstudy is to report the results of a survey of the louse infestation of Lepidophthirus macrorhini (Anoplura, Echinophthiriidae) on 26 elephant seals (Mirounga leonina)and on a Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) from eastern Antarctic Peninsula.
