Ectoparasites compsition on small mammals at mangrove area of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Abstract

A study on the ectoparasites composition on small mammals at mangrove areas of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu was carried out from August 2006 until January 2007. The objectives were to determine the ectoparasites composition, to compare the prevalence and abundance of ectoparasites among small mammals species and also to establish a checklist of ectoparasites on small mammals of UMT. A total of 131 individuals were collected from their host, consist of two species from Family Laelaptidae and from Family Polyplacidae.