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Studies on Onchocerca gutturosa (Neumann, 1910) and its Development in Simulium Ornatum (Meigen, 1818). 4. Systematics of O. gutturosa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

D. A. Eichler
Affiliation:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, England

Extract

The morphologies of the adult worms and microfilariae of Ochocerca found in the neck and gastro-splenic region of cattle in southeast England were compared. It is concluded that they are forms of the same species.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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