Amblyomma integrum explained
Amblyomma integrum is a hard-bodied tick of the genus Amblyomma. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.[1] Adults parasitize various larger mammals such as buffalo and cattle, whereas nymphs and larvae use mostly larger and medium mammals.[2] In Sri Lanka, tick was identified as an agent of human otoacariasis.[3]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Species Details : Amblyomma integrum Karsch, 1879 . Catalogue of Life . 5 February 2017.
- Redescription of Amblyomma integrum adults and immature stages . Med Vet Entomol. . 27335249 . 10.1111/mve.12178 . 30 . 3 . 330–41 . Apanaskevich . DA . Bandaranayaka . KO . Apanaskevich . MA . Rajakaruna . RS. 2016 . 29122899 .
- Life cycle of Amblyomma integrum (Acari: Ixodidae) under laboratory conditions . Exp Appl Acarol . 26984749 . 10.1007/s10493-016-0034-5 . 69 . 3 . 335–45 . Bandaranayaka . KO . Apanaskevich . DA . Rajakaruna . RS. 2016 . 463676 .