Freyana anatina (Koch, 1844) (Acarina: Freyanoidea) from the Wandering Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna arcuata arcuata (Horsfield, 1824) (Anseriformes: Anatidae) in the Philippines
Issue Date
1-2015
Abstract
Freyana anatina (Koch, 1844) is identified from two collections of mites from the wandering whistling-duck, Dendrocygna arcuata arcuata in the Philippines. The species, both male (heteromorphic) and female are described and photographs are provided based on the Philippine materials. Data on dorsal and ventral idiosomal chaetotaxy and leg chaetotaxy are provided. Freyana anatina is recorded for the first time in the Philippines and from the wandering whistling-duck constituting a new locality and host records respectively, for the species.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine
ISSN
0031-7705
Volume
52
Issue
2
Page
125-130
Document Type
Article
College
College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
Language
English
Subject
Dendrocygna arcuata, Feather mite, Freyana anatina, Philippines, Wild duck
Recommended Citation
Eduardo, S.L. (2015). Freyana anatina (Koch, 1844) (Acarina: Freyanoidea) from the Wandering Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna arcuata arcuata (Horsfield, 1824) (Anseriformes: Anatidae) in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 52 (2), 125-130.
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