Mesocarnivores and macroparasites: altitude and land use predict the ticks occurring on red foxes (Vulpes vulpes)

Mesocarnivores and macroparasites: altitude and land use predict the ticks occurring on red foxes (Vulpes vulpes)

Abstract Background The red fox Vulpes vulpes is the most common mesocarnivore in Europe and with a wide geographical distribution and a high density in most terrestrial habitats of the continent. It is fast urbanising species, which can harbor high numbers of different tick species, depending on th...

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Main Authors: Attila D. Sándor, Gianluca D’Amico, Călin M. Gherman, Mirabela O. Dumitrache, Cristian Domșa, Andrei Daniel Mihalca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Red fox
Tick-infestation
Vulpes vulpes
Land use
Climate
Altitude
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2113-9

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