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The Genus Ixodes in the United States: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study and Key to the Adults1

James E. Keirans, Carleton M. Clifford

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A scanning electron microscope study of adults of the genus Ixodes found in the United States is presented. Keys are given to the females of 35 species and males of 30 species. Host and distributional data are included for all currently recognized species. Depositories, where known, for all type material are given, together with the original literature citations for descriptions of male, female, nymph, and larva. Lectotypes are selected for Ixodes kingi, I. marxi, and I. rugosus.

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A scanning electron microscope study of adults of the genus Ixodes found in the United States is presented. Keys are given to the females of 35 species and males of 30 species. Host and distributional data are included for all currently recognized species. Depositories, where known, for all type material are given, together with the original literature citations for descriptions of male, female, nymph, and larva. Lectotypes are selected for Ixodes kingi, I. marxi, and I. rugosus.

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A scanning electron microscope study of adults of the genus Ixodes found in the United States is presented. Keys are given to the females of 35 species and males of 30 species. Host and distributional data are included for all currently recognized species. Depositories, where known, for all type material are given, together with the original literature citations for descriptions of male, female, nymph, and larva. Lectotypes are selected for Ixodes kingi, I. marxi, and I. rugosus.

Key concepts: Biology, Ixodes, Nymph, Zoology, Key (lock), Genus, Larva, Host (biology)

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