DISTRIBUTION AND SPECIFICITY OF THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE TICK ARGAS HERMANNI AUD., 1827 (IXODOIDEA, ARGASIDAE) IN TURKMENIA

Abstract

The ticks Argas hermanni Aud., 1827 are widely distributed in Turkmenia and represented by two varieties: A. hermanni vulgaris Fil., 1961, and A. hermanni latus Fil., 1961. A. hermanni vulgaris is an abundant parasite of birds dwelling in soil nests. The life cycle of the ticks proceeds in different earth cracks near the nest chamber and tunnels. Generally the ticks in Turkmenian populations develop with two nymphal stages. The percentage of the females developing with three nymphal stages is higher than in males. Single males molt after one nymphal stage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0638003

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  • N. A. Filippova

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  • Naval Medical Research Center

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  • Biology
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cycles
  • Housing (Dwellings)
  • Kazakhstan
  • Life Cycles
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  • Observation
  • Parasites
  • Ticks
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