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Winter survival microhabitat and constant density regulation of Dermacentor variabilis Say (Acarina: Ixodidae)

W. D. McEnroe

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The winter temperature regulates the area of the winter survival microenvironment for Dermacentor variabilis, Say. These microenvironments, as they vary from small isolated areas to large contiguous areas, contrais the apparent average density of adult D. variabilis populations.

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The winter temperature regulates the area of the winter survival microenvironment for Dermacentor variabilis, Say. These microenvironments, as they vary from small isolated areas to large contiguous areas, contrais the apparent average density of adult D. variabilis populations.

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The winter temperature regulates the area of the winter survival microenvironment for Dermacentor variabilis, Say. These microenvironments, as they vary from small isolated areas to large contiguous areas, contrais the apparent average density of adult D. variabilis populations.

Key concepts: Dermacentor variabilis, Biology, Acari, Ixodidae, Dermacentor, Ecology, Parasitiformes, Population density

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