[Anoplura of rodents (Rodentia) in Northern Poland]

Wiad Parazytol. 2004;50(2):329-32.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Anoplura of rodents (Rodentia) in Northern Poland. Above 100 rodents belonging to 6 species (Clethrionomys glareolus, Microtus agrestis, M. arvalis, Apodemus flavicollis, A. sylvaticus, Mus musculus) caught in the various habitations were examined. The parasites found represented three species of Anoplura: Hoplopleura acanthopus, H. affinis and Polyplax serrata. H. acanthopus appeard to be the most common parasite; it was found in all examined hosts, while mostly on the bank vole.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anoplura / classification*
  • Host-Parasite Interactions
  • Mice
  • Poland
  • Rodentia / parasitology*
  • Species Specificity