Lecture 7-Dermacentor Flashcards
1
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Phylum of Dermacentor
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Arthropoda
2
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Class of Dermacentor
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Arachnida
3
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Commonly known as ____?
A
ticks
4
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Ecto or endoparasite?
A
ectoparasite
5
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Common hosts (general)
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mammals, burds and reptiles
6
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4 life stages
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- egg
- larvae
- nymph
- adult
7
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Difference between nymph and adult?
A
both have 8 legs but nymphs have undeveloped reproductive system
8
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Separate sexes?
A
yes
9
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Questing behaviour
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Ticks climb vegetation and when they sense a host, they clump together and try to attach
10
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2 species of ticks studied
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D. albipiticus and D. andersoni
11
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Common named for D. albipiticus
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Winter (moose) tick
12
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Common named for D. andersoni
A
Rocky Mountain Wood Tick
13
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How many hosts does D. albipiticus need?
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1
14
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How many hosts does D. andersoni need?
A
~3 (multiple)
15
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When do engorged females of D. albipitcus lay eggs?
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March to April (early spring)
