Biology of the non-parasitic phase of the cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in an area of Amazon influence

Abstract Background Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is the most important tick species affecting cattle in the world. Under field conditions, the non-parasitic phase of R. (B.) microplus is unknown in the Amazon biome, including Brazil. The present study aimed to evaluate the non-parasitic phase...

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Main Authors: Daniela P. Sales, Marcelo H. S. Silva-Junior, Caio P. Tavares, Isabella C. Sousa, Dauana M. Sousa, Danilo R. B. Brito, André M. Camargo, Romário Cerqueira Leite, J. L. H. Faccini, Welber D. Z. Lopes, Marcelo B. Labruna, Hermes R. Luz, Livio M. Costa-Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06220-w