Biology of Ticks, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1991 - Ecology |
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Page 32
... folded and the other legs holding the stem or grass blade . This is termed the questing pose . Often , the ticks rest with the anterior end of the body pointed down towards the ground , but this does not occur in all individuals or all ...
... folded and the other legs holding the stem or grass blade . This is termed the questing pose . Often , the ticks rest with the anterior end of the body pointed down towards the ground , but this does not occur in all individuals or all ...
Page 379
... folded and larvae sheltering in the sheets below the top larvae are collected . This process is continued until the metal surface is exposed , from which the numerous larvae are easily removed . Larvae trapped on the tape can also be ...
... folded and larvae sheltering in the sheets below the top larvae are collected . This process is continued until the metal surface is exposed , from which the numerous larvae are easily removed . Larvae trapped on the tape can also be ...
Page 382
... folded and are ready to receive ticks . A.13 . Enlargement of the interior of a stockinet sleeve showing feeding ticks ( Amblyomma americanum ) attached to the host skin . Engorged ticks that drop from the host remain in the sleeve ...
... folded and are ready to receive ticks . A.13 . Enlargement of the interior of a stockinet sleeve showing feeding ticks ( Amblyomma americanum ) attached to the host skin . Engorged ticks that drop from the host remain in the sleeve ...
Contents
ECOLOGY OF NIDICOLOUS TICKS | 66 |
ACQUIRED IMMUNITY TO TICKS | 92 |
TICKBORNE PROTOZOAN DISEASES | 107 |
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