Damalinia caprae

(Gurlt, 1843)

Damalinia caprae is a of chewing in the Trichodectidae, parasitic on goats. The species was described by Gurlt in 1843 and is currently treated as a synonym of Bovicola caprae. Like other members of this group, it feeds on skin debris, hair, and secretions of its mammalian .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Damalinia caprae: //ˌdæmələˈnaɪə ˈkæpriː//

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Distribution

Europe; Africa; Asia-Temperate; Asia-Tropical; Australasia

Host Associations

  • Capra hircus - domestic goat

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