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Detachment rhythms of immature Ixodes rubicundus from their natural host, the rock elephant shrew (Elephantulus myurus).
TL;DR: Investigation of the detachment rhythms of immature Karoo paralysis ticks found that the detachment of larvae appears to be more synchronous than that of nymphs, with a larger percentage of larvae detaching over a shorter period of time.
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Abstract: DU TO IT, J.S., FOUR IE, L.J. & HORAK, I. G. 1994. Detachment rhythms of immature Ixodes rubicundus from their natural host, the rock elephant shrew (Eiephantulus myurus) . Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research , 61:149-153 Detachment rhythms of immature Karoo paralysis ticks (Ixodes rubicundus) from their natural host, the rock elephant shrew (Eiephantulus myurus) , were investigated under laboratory and natural conditions. Larvae and nymphs detach mainly during the day. Peak detachment always occurred after the commencement of artificial as well as natural light cycles. The detachment of larvae appears to be more synchronous than that of nymphs, with a larger percentage of larvae detaching over a shorter period oftime. The detachment rhythms of I. rubicundus are strongly correlated with the activity patterns of their hosts. This enhances not only the survival, but also the dispersi on and host contact of subsequent stages.
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