[Enderleinellus tamiasis Fahrenholz, 1916 (Anoplura: Enderleinellidae), an introduced species, and a new sucking louse for the French fauna]

Parasite. 2008 Jun;15(2):175-8. doi: 10.1051/parasite/2008152175.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A new sucking louse is recorded for the French Anopluran fauna, Enderleinellus tomiasis found on the introduced Sciurid Tamias sibiricus. This observation highlights the maintenance of parasites when introduced with their hosts and when their hosts settle into a novel environments. It suggests a common origin for two out of four populations of Siberian chipmunks examined. The authors describe the morphological criteria that allow the distinction between the two species of Enderleinellus and each infecting a sciurid host found in our country.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anoplura / classification*
  • Female
  • France
  • Lice Infestations / parasitology
  • Lice Infestations / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Phylogeny*
  • Rodent Diseases / parasitology*
  • Sciuridae / parasitology*
  • Species Specificity