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The larvae of some Ixodid ticks (Acarina) from the eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

Don R. Arthur
Don R. Arthur
Affiliation:
Tick Research Unit, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa and Department of Zoology, University of London King's College, Strand, London WC2R 2LS
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Abstract

The larvae of ten species of Ixodid ticks are described, particular emphasis being placed on the setation of the capitulum and palps, and a key is provided to the larvae of 14 species from the eastern Cape Province of South Africa that are common, economically important or difficult to separate. Important characters are illustrated in 62 scanning electron micrographs.

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Original Articles
Information
Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 65 , Issue 3 , October 1975 , pp. 405 - 421
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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