Larval keys to the genera of Ixodidae (Acari) and species of Ixodes (Latreille) ticks established in California
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In California, hard (Ixodidae) ticks transmit at least 8 zoonotic disease agents (1 virus, 6 bacteria, 1 protozoan) to humans or other animals. The correct taxonomic identification of all 3 parasitic stages (larvae, nymphs, adults) of ticks is integral to unde... ...
