List of the Specimens of British Animals in the Collection of the British Museum, Vol. 11: Anoplura, or Parasitic Insects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

British Museum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656609567 ISBN 13: 9780656609567

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Comprehensive guide to British Anoplura (parasitic insects) at the British Museum

This volume presents an extensive catalog of parasitic lice, detailing numerous species and their animal hosts. It groups entries by major families, lists scientific names, and cross‑references historical and contemporary sources for each specimen.

Structured for researchers and enthusiasts, the book combines taxonomic entries with host associations. Readers will find names like Pediculus, Haematopinus, Docophorus, and Philopterus cataloged alongside the animals they infest. The scope spans mammals and birds, from domestic animals to wild species, and includes notes on where particular lice have been observed (for example, on cattle, dogs, birds, and marine mammals).

• A systematic listing of species and their hosts, useful for reference and identification.
• Cross‑references to historic works and plate illustrations linked to each entry.
• Insights into the diversity of lice that inhabit a wide range of mammals and birds.
• A broad index tying together genus names, species names, and their animal hosts.

Ideal for students, naturalists, and library collectors seeking a detailed, field‑adjacent resource on British Anoplura and their hosts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656609567
• ISBN 13: 9780656609567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 61