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Systematic & Applied Acarology
(2008) 13, 145–149.Aboriginesia imlilica sp. nov. (Acari: Trombiculidae) from small mammal hosts from Marrikech Sector, Morocco
WAYNE A. BROWN
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii, 2030 Maile Way, Rm. 310, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA. Phone: 1 808 735 4148. Fax: 1 808 956 2428. E-mail: waynebrown@hawaii.rr.com
Abstract
A new species of chigger from Morocco, northwestern Africa, Aboriginesia imlilica sp. nov., taken from small mammal hosts, is described and field notes on host habitat are presented.
Key words: Acari, chiggers, Morocco, new species, small mammal hosts, Trombiculidae
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Accepted by Anne Baker: 5 May 2008
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