Korean J Parasitol.  1985 Dec;23(2):305-312. 10.3347/kjp.1985.23.2.305.

A description with scanning electron microscopy on the tick Ixodes persulcatus (Schulze, 1930 ) male and female specimens

Affiliations
  • 1Institute of Veterinary Research, Rural Development Administration, Anyang City, Kyunggi-do, Korea.
  • 2Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Suwon City, Kyunggi-do, Korea.

Abstract

The surface fine structures of Ixodes persulcatus (Schulze, 1930) male and female specimens were observed by means of a scanning electron microscope. A brief review on the biology of the ticks and their disease relationships was also presented. The sexual dimorphism of the specimen was marked; the male was quite smaller than the female. The genital groove was well developed and deep, the anal groove was distinct and characteristically extending anteriorly around the anus. The 4th article was much reduced and situated on the top of the 3rd article ventrally. The hypostome dentition was usually 3/3. The bottom of the basis capitulum of the male specimen was strictly straight in shape. This species was regarded as one of the most important vectors for infectious diseases of migrating birds.


MeSH Terms

parasitology
arthropoda
electron microscopy
tick
Ixodes persulcatus
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