Scanning electron microscopy of Antarctophthirus microchir (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Echinophthiriidae): studying morphological adaptations to aquatic life.
Micron
; 43(9): 929-36, 2012 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-22503484
The members of the Family Echinophthiriidae (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) are unique among insects because they infest hosts with an amphibious lifestyle. During their evolution they developed morphological traits that are reflected in unique features. The SEM is a helpful tool to analyze them. Knowing in detail the external structure of these lice is the first step to understand the whole process that derived from the co-adaptation of lice and pinnipeds to the marine environment. For the first time, we studied the external structure of all stages of an echinophthiriid louse. The results are discussed in the light of their evolutionary, functional, and ecological implications.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infestações por Piolhos
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Adaptação Fisiológica
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Leões-Marinhos
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Evolução Biológica
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Ftirápteros
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Micron
Assunto da revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Argentina
País de publicação:
Reino Unido