Abstract
Amblyomma geoemydae is an oriental tick species primarily associated with turtles and tortoises but also sometimes reported from other vertebrates, including humans. Although A. geoemydae was first reported from the Philippines more than 70 years ago, it has not been reported since, and no local distributional or host data have been published. Herein, we present the first definitive locality report and host record for A. geoemydae in the Philippines. A complete checklist of the known host species from which A. geoemydae has been collected is also presented.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 101958 |
Journal | Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 Jul |
Keywords
- Amblyomma geoemydae
- Distribution
- Host-parasite list
- Philippines
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Insect Science
- Infectious Diseases