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IXODIDAE FROM WILD MAMMALS ATTENDED IN THE CENTER FOR WILDLIFE RECOVERY, UFPEL, STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL

ABSTRACT

The authors report the ocurrence of the ticks Amblyomma fuscum parasiting armadillo (Dasypus septemcinctus), A. longirostre from porcupine (Coendou villosus), A. calcaratum from anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) and nymphs of Amblyomma from opossum (Didelphis albiventris), all attended in the Center for Wildlife Recovery, UFPEL, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

KEY WORDS:
Amblyomma fuscum; Amblyomma longirostre; Amblyomma calcaratum, ticks; wild mammals; Ixodidae.

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