Hopla C E, Durden L A, Keirans J E
Department of Zoology, University of Oklahoma, Norman 73019-0235.
Rev Sci Tech. 1994 Dec;13(4):985-1017. doi: 10.20506/rst.13.4.815.
The authors present an introductory overview of the principal groups of ectoparasites (flukes, leeches, crustaceans, insects, arachnids, lampreys and vampire bats) associated with domestic animals. Currently-accepted higher-level classifications are outlined for these parasites. Almost all significant ectoparasites of domestic animals are invertebrates, the majority being arthropods (crustaceans, insects and arachnids). Some of these ectoparasites are of particular importance as vectors of pathogens. Many ectoparasite species are host-specific, and vector species typically transmit characteristic pathogens.
作者介绍了与家畜相关的主要外寄生虫类群（吸虫、水蛭、甲壳纲动物、昆虫、蛛形纲动物、七鳃鳗和吸血蝙蝠）的概述。文中概述了这些寄生虫目前被认可的高级分类。几乎所有重要的家畜外寄生虫都是无脊椎动物，其中大多数是节肢动物（甲壳纲动物、昆虫和蛛形纲动物）。其中一些外寄生虫作为病原体的传播媒介尤为重要。许多外寄生虫物种具有宿主特异性，且传播媒介物种通常传播特定的病原体。
