Genetic markers for the identification of two tick species, Amblyomma dissimile and Amblyomma rotundatum.

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Genetic markers for the identification of two tick species, Amblyomma dissimile and Amblyomma rotundatum.

The Journal of parasitology - 1 Jun 1997

Lampo M, Rangel Y, Mata A

Abstract excerpt

Genetic markers are described for 2 species of reptile and amphibian ticks, Amblyomma dissimile and Amblyomma rotundatum, by allozyme electrophoresis. Fixed allelic differences in 4 out of the 8 examined loci allowed the unequivocal separation of both of these species. A strong correlation was fo...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Arachnid Vectors
Enzymes
Female
Gene Frequency
Genetic Markers
Genetic Variation
Male
Species Specificity
Ticks

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