arthropods vmp 920 infection & immunity ii veterinary parasitology
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Arthropods
VMP 920Infection & Immunity II
Veterinary Parasitology
Arthropods Largest, Most Diverse Animal Phylum Jointed appendages Chitinous Exoskeleton Important Parasitic Groups
Arachnids cephalothorax + abdomen + 8 legs Simple Metamorphosis (Hemimetabolous)
Egg, nymph, adult
Insects Head, thorax, abdomen + 6 legs Simple Metamorphosis (Hemimetabolous) OR
Egg, nymph, adult Complex Metamorphosis (Holometabolous)
Egg, larvae, pupae, adult
Arachnids: Mites
Arachnids: TickIxodes
scapularis
Rhipicephalussanguineus
Dermacentorvariabilis
Amblyommaamericanum
Insects: Lice
Mallophagan (chewing) Louse Anopluran (sucking) Louse
Insects: Fleas
Insects: True Bugs
Insects: Flies
Insects: Flies