Reproduction of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, under field conditions in Alberta, Canada
Total egg production and timing of reproduction by engorged female winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) were studied in three habitat types (aspen forest, bog, and grassland) of central Alberta. Results for the aspen forest included lower survival of engorged females, a longer incubation period, fe...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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1986
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Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/3699 https://doi.org/10.1139/z86-105 |
Summary: | Total egg production and timing of reproduction by engorged female winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) were studied in three habitat types (aspen forest, bog, and grassland) of central Alberta. Results for the aspen forest included lower survival of engorged females, a longer incubation period, fewer eggs hatched, and a lower survival of larvae. Presence of snow resulted in decreased survival of engorged females in all habitats. Onset of oviposition in the three habitats was synchronous (early June) and, possibly, stimulated by photoperiod. Incubation period appeared temperature dependent. |
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