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Rhyncophthirina
Haematomyzus
Elephant and Wart-hog Lice
Vince Smith
- Haematomyzus elephantis (from the Indian elephant)
- Haematomyzus hopkinsi (from the African wart-hog)
Just two species belonging to a single family (Haematomyzidae) and genus.
Containing group: Phthiraptera
References
Clay, T (1963) "A new species of Haematomyzus Piaget (Phthiraptera, Insecta)." Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 141: 153-161.
Ferris, G.F. (1931) "The louse of elephants, Haematomyzus elephantis Piaget (Mallophaga: Haematomyzidae)." Parasitology 23: 112-127.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Haematomyzus elephantis |
|---|---|
| Comments | Parasite of the Indian elephant |
| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Copyright | © 1974 Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London |
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