Presence and effects of the dog louse Trichodectes canis (Mallophaga, Trichodectidae) on wolves and coyotes from Minnesota and Wisconsin

American Midland Naturalist
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Abstract

The dog louse was found on 19 wolves (Canis lupus) and six coyotes (C. latrans) from Minnesota and Wisconsin during the July-February, 1973 through 1983, period. No evidence was found that lice had any serious effect on wolf survival.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Presence and effects of the dog louse Trichodectes canis (Mallophaga, Trichodectidae) on wolves and coyotes from Minnesota and Wisconsin
Series title American Midland Naturalist
DOI 10.2307/2425616
Volume 114
Issue 2
Year Published 1985
Language English
Publisher University of Notre Dame
Contributing office(s) Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Description 2 p.
First page 404
Last page 405
Country United States
State Minnesota, Wisconsin
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