Lone Star Tick Amblyomma americanum (Linnaeus) (Acari: Ixodidae)
This document provides an overview of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, detailing its distribution, life cycle, and medical significance. It highlights the tick’s ability to transmit various pathogens, including those causing ehrlichiosis, rickettsiosis, tularemia, and theileriosis. The art...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2013-11-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138216 |