Distribution and abundance of goat lice (Phthiraptera: Bovicola spp and Linognatus stenopsis) on their host : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University

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DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF GOAT LICE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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RESULTS

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DISCUSSION

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UMMARY

REFERENCES

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