Veterinary Entomology and Protozoology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to veterinary entomology and protozoology as discussed in the lecture notes.

Order Hemiptera

An order of insects commonly known as true bugs, which includes species like aphids, cicadas, stinkbugs, bedbugs, and assassin bugs.

Cimicidae

Family of insects that includes bed bugs, which are small, reddish-brown, wingless ectoparasites.

Traumatic insemination

A mating process in which the male bug stabs the female for sperm transfer, potentially causing harm to the female.

Spermalege

An organ in female bed bugs that evolved to mitigate the effects of traumatic insemination.

Nymphs

The immature stage of some insects, including bed bugs, that undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Pathogenic effects of bed bugs

Bed bugs can cause irritation and swelling from bites, and may lead to chronic blood loss in heavy infestations.

Assassin bugs

A family of insects that are predators of crop pests, known for their stabbing mouthparts for feeding on prey.

Trypanosoma cruzi

A protozoan that causes Chagas disease, transmitted by kissing bugs through their feces.

Life cycle of bed bugs

Involves the egg stage, several nymph stages, and adult stages following blood meals and molting.

Control of bed bugs

Methods include cleaning, reducing hiding places, heat treatments, and using insecticides to manage infestations.