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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 337-340 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Parasitology |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |