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.