Encephalonema ophthahina

Encephalonema ophthahina		Contents		Rev: 12/27/2023
		Classification		Biology and Ecology
		Morphology and Anatomy		Life Cycle
Return to Encephalonema Menu		Economic Importance		Ecosystem Functions and Services
		Distribution		Management
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Classification:

    Synonyms:

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Morphology and Anatomy:

The females are 4.82 to 5.64 mm. long.

Males:

Males unknown

Reported median body size for this species (Length mm; width micrometers; weight micrograms) - Click:

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Distribution:

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Economic Importance:

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Feeding:

The species is parasitic in the eyes of two species of Corvidae (a family of birds).

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Life Cycle:

Ecophysiological Parameters:

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Ecosystem Functions and Services:

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Management:

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References:

Chernobai, V.R. 1969. Encephalonema ophthahina n.sp. from the eyes of Corvidae. Parazitologiya 3:551-553

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Copyright © 1999 by Howard Ferris.
Revised: December 27, 2023.