Korean J Parasitol.  1985 Dec;23(2):313-323. 10.3347/kjp.1985.23.2.313.

Scanning electron microscopic observations on the surface structure of the tick Boophilus microplus(Canestrini, 1887) female specimens

• Kang YB
• Jang DH

• KMID: 1715150
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.1985.23.2.313

Abstract

Boophilus microplus (Canestrini, 1887) female specimens were subjected to scanning electron microscopy for the observation of surface fine structures. Morphological characteristics observed were summarized as follows: The palpi were wider than long, and compressed, ridged dorsally and laterally. There were usually four pairs of ventro-internal setae on the articles. The hypostome dentition was usually 4/4 but occasionally 5/5. The basis capituli were hexagonal dorsally and the porose area was distinct with the holes developed well. There were numerous folds resembling finger prints around the female genital pore. A pair of anal lobes with specified setae on them was also recognized as one of the morphological characteristics.

MeSH Terms

parasitology
arthropoda
electron microscopy
tick
Boophilus microplus