Current Knowledge on Chemosensory-Related Candidate Molecules Potentially Involved in Tick Olfaction via Haller’s Organ
Ticks are obligatory hematophagous ectoparasites and vectors of many animal and human pathogens. Chemosensation plays a significant role in tick communication with their environment, including seeking out blood meal hosts. Studies on the structure and function of Haller’s organ and its components ha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-03-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/3/294 |