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Latagophthirus Rauschi, New Genus and New Species (Anoplura: Echinophthiriidae) from the River Otter (Carnivora: Mustelidae)1

Ke Chung Kim, K. C. Emerson

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This paper presents the descriptions of a new genus and new species, Latagophthirus rauschi, collected from the river otter, Lutra canadensis pacifica Rhoads, in Coos County, Oregon. The family Echinophthiriidae is redefined, and a key to the genera is provided. The evolutionary significance of Latagophthirus is also discussed.

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Key concepts: Mustelidae, Otter, Lutra, Biology, Genus, Zoology, Ecology, Key (lock)