Studies on the Life Cycle of the 'Sticktight' Flea Echidnophaga Gallinacea (Wess Wood)

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1984
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TANUVAS
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The life cycle of Echidnophaga gallinacea was studied for the first time in India under the climatic conditions of Tamil Nadu in two different seasons of the year i.e. south-west monsoon and cold season. The life cycle was completed in 41 and 31 days at a relative humidity of 73% and 77% and at a temperature of 32.3°C and 26.6°C respectively in south-west monsoon and cold season.
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Life Cycle, Sticktight, Flea Echidnophaga Gallinacea, West Wood
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