The taxonomy of human head and body lice

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1997
Authors:P. A. Chirov, Ozerova R. A.
Journal:Meditsinskaia parazitologiia i parazitarnye bolezni
Volume:(2)
Issue:2
Pagination:38 - 40
Date Published:1997
ISBN Number:0025-8326
Keywords:animals, English Abstract, humans, Pediculus, terminology
Abstract:

The paper considers the systematic points and nomenclature of the genus Pediculus lice. On the basis of some biological and environmental features, it provides evidence for species-specific independence of head and body lice. The morphological identity and reproductive insulating property allow one to subsume them under the heading of double species. In accordance with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the names of Pediculus humanus L., 1758, and Pediculus corporis De Geer, 1778, are proposed for head and body lice, respectively.

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