Host detection by four Australian tick species

I. Belan, C. M. Bull

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    Abstract

    The behavior of 4 tick species in the presence of their dominant host species was examined. Nymphs and adult ticks could locate a host from greater distances than the larvae. Adult Aponomma concolor were able to locate their mammalian host (echidna) from distances greater than 3 reptile-infesting species could locate their hosts. The results suggested that all 4 tick species detect hosts passively, which may be related to the relative scarcity of hosts and their irregular use of refuge sites.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)337-340
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Parasitology
    Volume77
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1991

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