Biology of Ticks, Volume 1This is the first volume of a two-volume work on the basic biology, ecology, disease transmission and control of ticks. Ticks are parasitic insects that infect cattle, birds and people. The health and economic consequences of ticks are so considerable that most land- grant universities have tick laboratories associated with their entomology departments. In addition, state and federal health officials are concerned with disease transmission by ticks. This first volume covers the anatomy, functional morphology, physiology, reproduction, development and ecology of ticks. The descriptions are comprehensive and fully up-to-date. Entomologists, and in particular tick specialists (acarologists), as well as public health officials, will find this work of interest. It will also be extremely useful to advanced students beginning research in these fields. Volume 2 will focus on ticks and disease, with sections on immunological response to tick parasitism, and the control of ticks and disease. |
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The procuticle is permeated by innumerable tiny canaliculi , i.e. , minute pore
canals that penetrate to the epicuticle layer ( Fig . 5.2 ) , canals that usually
cannot be distinguished except with the electron microscope . Elsewhere , in
regions ...
The procuticle is permeated by innumerable tiny canaliculi , i.e. , minute pore
canals that penetrate to the epicuticle layer ( Fig . 5.2 ) , canals that usually
cannot be distinguished except with the electron microscope . Elsewhere , in
regions ...
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When viewed with the transmission electron microscope , the proximal duct is
found to contain a thin layer of cuticle ( 0.3 um ) surrounding a subcircular lumen
( Fig . 16.17 ) . The remainder of the duct wall in this region consists of a thin layer
...
When viewed with the transmission electron microscope , the proximal duct is
found to contain a thin layer of cuticle ( 0.3 um ) surrounding a subcircular lumen
( Fig . 16.17 ) . The remainder of the duct wall in this region consists of a thin layer
...
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Direct assay of the 2 layers may not provide any distinction , i.e. , both layers may
give strong positive results , since sufficient amounts of ... However , by diluting
each liquid layer and assaying each dilution , one can quickly determine ...
Direct assay of the 2 layers may not provide any distinction , i.e. , both layers may
give strong positive results , since sufficient amounts of ... However , by diluting
each liquid layer and assaying each dilution , one can quickly determine ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
EVOLUTION AND SYSTEMATIC RELATIONSHIPS OF TICKS | 13 |
ECOLOGY OF NONNIDICOLOUS TICKS | 23 |
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| Title | Biology of Ticks, Volume 1 Biology of Ticks, Daniel E. Sonenshine |
| Authors | Daniel E. Sonenshine, Department of Biological Sciences Daniel E Sonenshine |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, 1991 |
| ISBN | 0195059107, 9780195059106 |
| Length | 472 pages |
| Subjects | › › Science / Life Sciences / Biology |
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