Om Linguatula arctica, reinens bihulmark

Authors

  • Rolf Egil Haugerud Økologisk avdeling, Institutt for Biologi og Geologi, Universitetet i Tromsø, Boks 3085 Guleng, 9001 Tromsø, Norge

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.6.1-App.611

Keywords:

reindeer, Linguatula, Pentastomida, sinus worm, prevalence

Abstract

Linguatula arctica, a newly described pentastomid species, is found in the nasal sinuses of the reindeer. It seems to cover the reindeer distribution. The prevalence in Norwegian reindeer herds is fairly high for an almost unknown parasite. L. arctica infects mostly calves. This led to the hypothesis that the reindeer mounts an immune response against the invader. The author discusses possible detrimental effects and proposes management efforts to control the parasite. Briefly, veterinary treatment is reviewed.

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Published

1986-06-01

How to Cite

Haugerud, R. E. (1986). Om Linguatula arctica, reinens bihulmark. Rangifer, 6(1-App), 80–87. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.6.1-App.611

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