The great gerbil (Rhombomys opimus) as a host for tick species in Gurbantunggut Desert

Rodents play an important role in the life cycle of ixodid and argasid ticks, particularly as hosts of larvae and nymphs. The great gerbil (Rhombomys opimus), the preferred prey item of several carnivores (e.g. t...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - February 7, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Gang Liu, Wenbo Tan, Huiqian Wang, Xiaoshuang Han, S ándor Hornok, Shanshan Zhao, Ligu Mi, Suwen Wang, Meihua Yang and Yuanzhi Wang Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research