Ixodes ticks of the Shatsky national natural park
Abstract
Shatsky National Natural Park is one of the most popular destination for tourists in the western region of Ukraine. Unique climate, geographic location and water resources made it an ideal place not only for recreation, but also for the existence of various organisms, including parasitic ones. Ixodes ticks are one of them.
The purpose of the research was to study ixodes ticks of the Shatsky National Nature Park.
With "white flag" method were collected 217 parasitic ticks and canned for further identification.
Using microscopy, ticks were differentiated to two genera: Ixodes and Dermacentor. The ticks were represented by individuals of both sexes, as well as different stages of development.
It has been found that the most common genus is Dermacentor. The number ofparasites from this genus was 94.9 % of all selected individuals.
In the future, it is planned to continue research and identify the species of each tick. It is also planned to test ticks for the presence of pathogens in their body, participation in the transfer of which they are taking.
Keywords: Ixodes ticks, Ixodidae, Shatsky national natural park
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