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− | =Argas spp.= | + | =''Argas spp.''= |
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| ==Scientific Classification== | | ==Scientific Classification== |
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− | ==''Argas persicus''== | + | ==Argas persicus== |
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| The complete life cyle should be done in around a month. However, under sub-optimal conditions it may be longer. | | The complete life cyle should be done in around a month. However, under sub-optimal conditions it may be longer. |
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− | ==''Argas reflexus''== | + | ==Argas reflexus== |
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| Similar to that of ''A. persicus''. The number of nymphal stages vary from 2-4, and their complete life cycle may take up to 11 years. | | Similar to that of ''A. persicus''. The number of nymphal stages vary from 2-4, and their complete life cycle may take up to 11 years. |
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− | ==''Argas walkerae''== | + | ==Argas walkerae== |
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− | =Ornithodoros spp= | + | =''Ornithodoros spp''= |
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| ==Scientific Classification== | | ==Scientific Classification== |
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− | ==''Ornithodoros erraticus''== | + | ==Ornithodoros erraticus== |
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| ''O. erraticus'' lays eggs in the sand of the habbitats where the hosts live. The eggs then hatch into larvae, which undergo several nymphal transformations, before turning into adults, which feed on their hosts. | | ''O. erraticus'' lays eggs in the sand of the habbitats where the hosts live. The eggs then hatch into larvae, which undergo several nymphal transformations, before turning into adults, which feed on their hosts. |
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− | ==''Ornithodoros hermsi''== | + | ==Ornithodoros hermsi== |
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| Like ''O. erraticus'', laying eggs in the sand. The larvae then remain inactive until they moult into nymphs. The nymphs then undergo several further transformations, then become adults. | | Like ''O. erraticus'', laying eggs in the sand. The larvae then remain inactive until they moult into nymphs. The nymphs then undergo several further transformations, then become adults. |
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− | =Otobius spp= | + | =''Otobius spp''= |
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− | ==''Otobius megnini''== | + | ==Otobius megnini== |
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| The larvae moult in ears and may remain there for several months. After this they drop of the host. The adults do no feed, and are capable of living in the cracks for long periods of time. | | The larvae moult in ears and may remain there for several months. After this they drop of the host. The adults do no feed, and are capable of living in the cracks for long periods of time. |
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− | ==''Otobius lagophilus''== | + | ==Otobius lagophilus== |
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