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Gynandromorphism in Hyalomma Truncatum (Acari:Ixodidae)

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This short communication describes the morphological features of three specimens of Hyalomma truncatum which dropped off artificially infested rabbits in the laboratory.

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Cette présentation succinte décrit les caractéres morphologiques differentiels de 3 specimens de Hyalomma truncatum collectés de lapins aprés une infestation artificielle au laboratoire.

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  1. Department of Biology, Medical University of Southern Africa Medunsa, 0204, South Africa

    Francoise C. Clarke & Y. Rechav

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Clarke, F.C., Rechav, Y. Gynandromorphism in Hyalomma Truncatum (Acari:Ixodidae). Int J Trop Insect Sci 14, 149–152 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758400014533

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