The great gerbil (Rhombomys opimus) as a host for tick species in Gurbantunggut Desert

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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Main Authors: Gang Liu, Wenbo Tan, Huiqian Wang, Xiaoshuang Han, Sándor Hornok, Shanshan Zhao, Ligu Mi, Suwen Wang, Meihua Yang, Yuanzhi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Gurbantunggut desert
Great gerbil
Ticks
Wild rodents
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06160-5

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