The great gerbil (Rhombomys opimus) as a host for tick species in Gurbantunggut Desert
Abstract Background Rodents play an important role in the life cycle of ixodid and argasid ticks, particularly as hosts of larvae and nymphs. The great gerbil (Rhombomys opimus), the preferred prey item of several carnivores (e.g. the red fox and marbled polecat), is the dominant rodent species in t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06160-5 |