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CONFIRMATION OF THE OCCURRENCE OF AMBLYOMMA ROTUNDATUM KOCH, 1844 (ACARI: IXODIDAE) IN THE STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL

ABSTRACT

The authors confirm that Amblyomma rotundatum occur in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, parasitizing a snake "cruzeira" (Bothrops alternatus) in the county of Pelotas.

KEY WORDS:
Amblyomma rotundatum; Bothrops alternatus; tick; snake.

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