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Population distribution of Heterakis pusilla in Gallus gallus L. from India

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

Sandeep K. Malhotra
Sandeep K. Malhotra
Affiliation:
Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Garhwal, Pauri Campus, Pauri (Garhwal), 246 001, U.P.., India.
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Abstract

Female Gallus gallus L. are more susceptible to Heterakis pusilla than are male hosts. The worm burden decreased with increase in size and weight of domestic fowls. The frequency distribution of H. pusilla in the two sexes, and by host's size and weight classes was log-normal.

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Research Papers
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 57 , Issue 2 , June 1983 , pp. 117 - 126
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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