2014
DOI: 10.1590/bjb.2014.0085
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Reproduction, development and habits of the large turkey louse Chelopistes meleagridis (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) under laboratory conditions

Abstract: The bionomy of Chelopistes meleagridis off the host was observed with the aim of better understanding the aspects of this species' life cycle. For this purpose, C. meleagridis adults were collected and maintained under controlled conditions to reproduce (35°C and RH > 80%), with turkey feathers as the food source. From the offspring of these lice, the development of 150 individuals was observed from the egg to the adult phase. These eggs were divided into two groups of 75 each. After hatching, one group was gi… Show more

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“…The latter was not found in Mila. This species has also been reported by Maturano and Daemon [ 62 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 80%
“…The latter was not found in Mila. This species has also been reported by Maturano and Daemon [ 62 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 80%