Publications by authors named "Daisy A Gomez-Ruiz"
Med Vet Entomol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Several ectoparasite species, such as chewing lice and mites, are found on Andean condors, which are a vulnerable bird species facing a declining population.
- The study aimed to document ectoparasites found on three deceased Andean condors in Northeastern Colombia, focusing on their morphology and genetics.
- Key findings included the identification of various lice and one mite species, along with the first DNA sequences for certain lice, contributing to our understanding of these parasites and their hosts.
