A conceptual model of the Amblyomma americanum life cycle in northeast Missouri

Journal of Vector Ecology

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 74-81

  Bouzek, D C ^a   Fore S A ^a   Bevell, J G ^a   Kim, H J ^a  

^a TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Amblyomma americanum; Degree days; Life cycle; Northeast Missouri; Seasonal activity

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; IXODIDAE; LIFE CYCLE STAGE; PHYSIOLOGY; SEASON; UNITED STATES;

ANIMALS; IXODIDAE; LIFE CYCLE STAGES; MISSOURI; SEASONS;

EID: 84878221722     PISSN: 10811710     EISSN: 19487134     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1948-7134.2013.12011.x     Document Type: Article

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