Quantitative Parameters of the Body Composition Influencing Host Seeking Behavior of <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> Adults
<i>Ixodes ricinus</i>, a hematophagous arthropod species with great medical importance in the northern hemisphere, is characterized by an ability to survive prolonged periods of starvation, a wide host spectrum, and high vector competence. The aim of the present study was to determine th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/6/706 |