Organisms

Rhipicephalus

A genus of TICKS, in the family IXODIDAE, widespread in Africa. Members of the genus include many important vectors of animal and human pathogens.

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Abstract

A genus of TICKS, in the family IXODIDAE, widespread in Africa. Members of the genus include many important vectors of animal and human pathogens.

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18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Ixodidae (2002-2004)
  • Ticks (1966-2001)

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  1. B01w.050w.500w.131w.166w.132w.832w.400w.712w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Rhipicephalus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D048494. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D048494
  2. Rhipicephalus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhipicephalus
  3. Rhipicephalus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2040501