Title of article :
MORPHO-TAXONOMY AND NEW RECORD OF GONIOCOTES GALLINAE (DE GEER) (PHTHIRAPTERA: ISCNOCERA) FROM BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN
Author/Authors :
Kakarsulemankhel, Juma Khan Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Takatu Campus, Pakistan , Malghani, Mohammad Ayaz Khan Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Takatu Campus, Pakistan
Abstract :
Morpho-taxonomy of Goniocotes gallinae (De Geer) poultry fluff louse is studied for the first time from Balochistan, Pakistan with special reference to head, thorax, abdomen, chaetotaxy, female and male genitalia and in this light its relationship within its group is also briefly discussed. A key is also erected to sub orders, families, genera, this species and its closest allies.
Keywords :
Goniocotes gallinae , morpho , taxonomy , Pakistan , Phthiraptera , Ischnocera
Journal title :
Pakistan Entomologist
Journal title :
Pakistan Entomologist
