Publisher's Synopsis
This study of current research on basic tick biology, brings together new information and important data to provide a fresh understanding of tick anatomy, physiology, morphology, and behaviour. Many diseases are caused and spread by tick parasitism and much research is still needed to bring about breakthroughs in tick and tickborne disease management.;The authors reveal their most recent findings on tick pheromones and hormones, as well as new findings on tick mating. The carefully-edited blend of theory and practice includes new information on the anatomy and physiology of tick gut and salivary gland tissue, illustrated by abundant electron micrographs. The book elucidates the internal functions of ticks; their inter-relationships with their hosts, both harmful and beneficial; their adaptability to natural and man-made environments; and their biological properties.
