OVERVIEW OF TICK SPECIES AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION IN THE INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION,CHINA
10.3969/j.issn.1005-0507.2024.01.006
- VernacularTitle:内蒙古自治区蜱种类及分布研究概况
- Author:
Ni-Er WU
1
;
Cui-Lan BAI
;
Jing-Bo ZHAI
;
Dong-Xing WU
Author Information
1. 内蒙古民族大学, 内蒙古通辽 028000
- Keywords:
Ticks;
Tick-Borne Diseases;
Zoonosis
- From:
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica
2024;31(1):33-41
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The species and distributions of ticks in various leagues and cities in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(IMAR)are summarized in the present paper to prevent and control ticks and tick-borne diseases.Through literatures'review and data collection,tick species and their distribution areas in were summarized.There are 31 species of ticks in nine cities and three leagues in IMAR,with two families,five subfamilies,eight genera,and 31 species.These ticks are recorded infested on mammals,birds,reptiles,and amphibians as well as vectors and reservoir hosts for pathogens that cause a wide range of zoonotic diseases.The complex and diverse of terrain and geomorphology in IMAR contributes tick fauna with richness and forms a variety of suitable habitats.
