Ungulate-parasite
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Haematopinidae
ungulate lice
Haematopinidae is a family of sucking lice (suborder Anoplura) containing the single genus Haematopinus. All species are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of large mammals, particularly ungulates. They are permanent parasites that complete their entire life cycle on the host and cannot survive away from it. Species in this family are significant veterinary pests causing direct damage through blood loss and skin irritation, with documented economic impacts on livestock production.
Linognathidae
sucking lice
Linognathidae is a family of sucking lice in the order Psocodea, containing at least 3 genera (Linognathus, Prolinognathus, Solenopotes) and approximately 70 described species. Members are obligate ectoparasites of mammals, primarily infesting ungulates including cattle, deer, impalas, and related hosts. The family is characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for blood-feeding and complete dependence on host animals for survival and reproduction.
Oestrinae
Nose Bot Flies
Oestrinae is a subfamily of bot flies (Oestridae) comprising 9 genera and 34 species of obligate mammalian parasites. Larvae develop within the nasal, pharyngeal, and frontal cavities of deer, sheep, and related ungulates, feeding on cellular debris and mucosal secretions. Adult females are larviparous, depositing live larvae directly into host nostrils. The subfamily includes economically significant pests of livestock and game animals.
Tricholipeurus
Tricholipeurus is a genus of ischnoceran lice in the family Trichodectidae, parasitic on mammals. The genus was established by Bedford in 1929. Species within this genus are ectoparasites of ungulates, with documented host associations including gazelles. At least one species, Tricholipeurus balanicus, has been recorded from the slender-horned gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) in Algeria.