IXODES TICKS OF BIOSPHERE RESERVE "ASKANIA-NOVA" NAMED AFTER F. E. FALZ-FEIN

Authors

  • O. B. Boiko National University of Bioresources and Nature Management Of Ukraine , National University of Bioresources and Nature Management Of Ukraine
  • M. V. Galat National University of Bioresources and Nature Management Of Ukraine , National University of Bioresources and Nature Management Of Ukraine

Abstract

Biosphere Reserve "Askania-Nova" named after F.E. Falz-
Fein is a unique steppe zone in Ukraine. There are at least 1155 species of
arthropods, 7 species of amphibians and reptiles, 18 species of mammals,
over 270 species of birds fly in different seasons, of which 107 species remain
nesting. In addition, there are 478 higher plants growing there. Features of the
flora and fauna have created good conditions for the life of parasites, including
Ixodes ticks.
Parasites of the Ixodidae family are dangerous ectoparasites. In case of
massive attacks on animals they cause anemia, exhaustion, decrease in
productivity, and also serve as vectors for the transfer of pathogens to many
diseases.
The aim of the study was to study Ixodes ticks of the «Askaniya-Nova»
Biosphere Reserve.
Using the "white flag" method, 64 parasitic ticks were caught and
canned for identification.
According to research, using dandruff and microscopy, it was found that
all caught parasites belonged to the Ixodes genus.
Further researches plan to identify their species, as well as to detect in
their body pathogens of major diseases whose vectors they are.
Keywords: Ixodicides, Ixodidae, Ixodes, biosphere reserve
"Askania-Nova" named after F.E. Falz-Fein

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2019-03-05

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