The genus Bedfordiella (Mallophaga: Philopteridae) and a note on the lice from the kerguelen petrel (Pterodroma brevirostris)
Palma, R.L.; Pilgrim, R.L.C. (1983). The genus Bedfordiella (Mallophaga: Philopteridae) and a note on the lice from the kerguelen petrel (Pterodroma brevirostris). National Museum of New Zealand records 2(13): 145-150
In: National Museum of New Zealand records. National Museum of New Zeland: Wellington. ISSN 0110-943X, meer
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- Palma, R.L.
- Pilgrim, R.L.C.
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| Abstract |
The history of the genus Bedfordiella is outlined. Examination of 22 lice samples from Pterodroma brevirostris (type host of B. unica) containing many specimens belonging to Bedfordiella, has shown that only one species should be recognised, i.e. B. unica Thompson, 1937. Bedfordiella simsi Timmermann, 1961 is placed as a junior synonym and its type host, Pachyptila vittala vittata, is regarded as a wrong host for lice of the genus Bedfordiella. The relationships of the Kerguelen Petrel based on its mallophagan parasites are discussed. |
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