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. 1978 Jun;80(3):427–429. doi: 10.1017/s002217240002489x

Myxomatosis: the occurrence of Spilopsyllus cuniculi (Dale) larvae on dead rabbit kittens

Rosamond C H Shepherd

PMCID: PMC2129787 PMID: 565797

Abstract

Spilopsyllus cuniculi larvae were found actively feeding on dead rabbit kittens left in nest boxes for up to 12 days.

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Selected References

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