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Study on the crop contents of Anaticola anseris (Linnaeus, 1758) (Insecta: Ischnocera: Phthiraptera) infesting Domestic goose (Anser anser domesticus)
Authors
Aftab Ahmad, Gaurav Sharma
Abstract
The domestic goose (Anser anser domesticus)
is known to be infested by Anaticola anseris (Linnaeus, 1758).
Examination of the crop contents of A. anseris indicated that feather
barbules were identified in 74.5% of specimens across various developmental
stages. Females (82.5%, n=33) displayed a higher prevalence of feather barbules
in comparison to males (77.5%, n=31). On the other hand, the proportion of
feather barbules in the crops of nymphs in their IIIrd instar was
considerably higher (75%, n=30), followed by those in their IInd
instar (72.5%, n=29) and Ist instar (65%, n=26). Granules, quartz,
mica, and sand grains were not identified as indicators of triturating agents.
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Pages:615-617
How to cite this article:
Aftab Ahmad, Gaurav Sharma "Study on the crop contents of <i>Anaticola anseris</i> (Linnaeus, 1758) (Insecta: Ischnocera: Phthiraptera) infesting Domestic goose (<i>Anser anser domesticus</i>)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 615-617
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