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''Heterodoxus spiniger'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]].
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''Heterodoxus spiniger'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]] of dogs.
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===Identification===
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==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.
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===Life Cycle===
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==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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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Heterodoxus+spiniger%22%29 ''Heterodoxus spiniger'' publications]
    
[[Category:Lice - Dog]]
 
[[Category:Lice - Dog]]
 
[[Category:Chewing Lice]]
 
[[Category:Chewing Lice]]
 
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