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Family GYROPIDAE


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S.C. Barker Department of Parasitology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Introduction

The Gyropidae Kellogg, 1896 are represented in Australia by two species that parasitise captive Guinea Pigs, their natural hosts. These lice are, however, not common in Australia.

Gyropidae may be distinguished from other Amblycera in Australia by the presence of single claws on the tarsi; the other Amblycera have tarsi with pairs of claws.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
19-Jul-2012 19-Jul-2012 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)