Studies on the Vertical Distribution of Ticks of Domestic Animals and Their Public Health Importance in Nilgiri Hills and Adjoining Areas of Tamil Nadu State (India)

The Nilgiri hills and adjoining downhill areas provide favourable ecological conditions for the propagation of haematophagous arthropods owing to richness in vegetation and animal activities. A study has been undertaken during 2008–2010 on the distribution and abundance of ticks of domestic animals...

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Main Authors: Kaushal Kumar, N. Balakrishnan, Abhay Kumar Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Zoology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/359812