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