Overview of Arthropods & their impact on the health of humans & other vertebrates [electronic resource] ; part 2 / William S. Romoser.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Vector-borne diseases: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2010Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (42 min.) : color, sound)Other title: Overview of Arthropods and their impact on the health of humans and other vertebrates ; part 2Subject(s): Arthropod vectors | Arthropods | Arboviruses | Arthropod Vectors | Arthropods -- parasitology | Arthropods -- physiology | Bites and Stings | Disease VectorsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Both mandibulate and chelicerate arthropods can impact human and animal health -- The most problematic mandibulates are insects, including cockroaches, lice, blood-feeding true bugs, fleas, true flies, ants, bees, and wasps -- Among the chelicerates, mites & ticks, spiders and scorpions are of importance -- Mites and ticks as vectors (transmitters) of pathogens and pests -- Spiders and scorpions as venomous biters and stingers.
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