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Published: 2008-10-01
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The "Mihi itch"—a brief history

J.L. Gressitt Center for Entomological Research, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817-2704, USA
General Mihi itch

Abstract

The origin and history of the phrases mihi itch and its predecessor Mihisucht are reviewed.

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