Article
Characterization of genetic diversity in Dermacentor andersoni (Acari: Ixodidae) with body size and weight polymorphism.
Experimental parasitology - 1 Jan 2005
de la Fuente José, Almazán Consuelo, Van Den Bussche Ronald A, Bowman Jerry, Yoshioka Joy H, Kocan Katherine M
Abstract excerpt
Morphological and discrete genetic differences are found between geographically isolated, allopatric, tick populations. However, we have found differences in sympatric tick populations. Notable differences were found in the body size and weight of Dermacentor andersoni collected from a single location in Montana, USA. These ticks were separated in groups consisting of big (B) and small (S) individuals. The...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
