Factors affecting larval tick feeding success: host, density and time

Factors affecting larval tick feeding success: host, density and time

Abstract Background Ectoparasites rely on blood-feeding to sustain activity, support development and produce offspring. Blood-feeding is also a route for transmission of diverse vector-borne pathogens. The likelihood of successfully feeding is thus an important aspect of ectoparasite population dyna...

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Main Authors: Cami R. Jones, Jesse L. Brunner, Glen A. Scoles, Jeb P. Owen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Parasite development
Host defense
Parasite density
Host-parasite interaction
Dermacentor andersoni
Peromyscus maniculatus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0955-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0955-6

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