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''Heterodoxus spiniger'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]]. | ''Heterodoxus spiniger'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]] of dogs. | ||
==Identification== | |||
The adults are relatively large at around 5mm in length. They are yellow and the tarsi end in two claws, enabling them to be distinguished from other lice. | The adults are relatively large at around 5mm in length. They are yellow and the tarsi end in two claws, enabling them to be distinguished from other lice. | ||
==Life Cycle== | |||
The female produces eggs, which can be found throughout the body of an infected host. Three further nymphal stages are required to produce a mature adult. | The female produces eggs, which can be found throughout the body of an infected host. Three further nymphal stages are required to produce a mature adult. | ||
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[[Category:Lice - Dog]] | [[Category:Lice - Dog]] | ||
[[Category:Chewing Lice]] | [[Category:Chewing Lice]] | ||
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