Ticks parasitizing wild mammals in Atlantic Forest areas in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract Mammals captured in the Serra dos Órgãos National Park (PARNASO) and the Pedra Branca State Park (PBSP) between 2012 and 2015 were examined for the presence of ticks. In total, 140 mammals were examined, and 34 specimens were found to be parasitized by ticks. Didelphis aurita, Akodon monte...

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Main Authors: Hermes Ribeiro Luz, Sócrates Fraga da Costa Neto, Marcelo Weksler, Rosana Gentile, João Luiz Horacio Faccini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria 2018-05-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612018005005113&lng=en&tlng=en