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Parasite load assessment and host processing (Insecta)
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Description
Systematic examination of host insects for parasites, counting and removal of parasites, followed by drying and weighing of both hosts and parasites for biomass determination.
Typical Equipment
- scint vials
- aluminum tins
- drying oven
- analytical balance
- desiccant
Output Measurements
- parasite count per host
- host dry mass
- parasite dry mass