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Successful Infestation by Amblyomma pseudoconcolor and A. cooperi (Acari: Ixodidae) on Horses
Author(s) -
CHACON SAMUEL C.,
FACCINI JOÃO LUIZ H.,
BITTENCOURT VÂNIA R.E.P.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1196/annals.1307.035
Subject(s) - ixodidae , acari , biology , zoology , wildlife , genus , host (biology) , infestation , ecology , botany
A bstract : The host relationships for most species of the genus Amblyomma are poorly known in Brazil. The ability of A. pseudoconcolor and A. cooperi to successfully feed on horses was investigated during ongoing research on the life cycle of these two species, which are primarily associated with wildlife. Results of these experiments suggest that horses are potential hosts for the adult stages of both species.