Host morphophysiological conditions and environment abiotic factors correlate with bat flies (Streblidae) prevalence and intensity in Artibeus Leach, 1821 (Phyllostomidae)

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to correlate Streblidae parasitism rates with temperature and humidity as well as sex, age and reproductive condition of Artibeus bats. Streblidae specimens were collected during two years in the Tinguá Biological Reserve and in two areas inside buffer zone, locat...

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Main Authors: Priscilla Maria Peixoto Patrício, Elizabete Captivo Lourenço, Aline Quintanilha de Freitas, Kátia Maria Famadas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2016-04-01
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782016000400648&lng=en&tlng=en