Evidence of co-parasitism between different species of chiggers (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae) parasitizing cricetid rodents in Morro Grande Forest Reserve, São Paulo State, Brazil - (2021)

Acessos: 3

Fernando de C. Jacinavicius, Rafaela L. Arbex, Darci Barros-Battesti, Ricardo Bassini-Silva

Volume: 3 - Issue: 0

Resumo. Chigger mites are ectoparasites of terrestrial vertebrates and can even bite humans, causing lesions on their skins. The co-parasitism is gradually being reported for this family, and recent studies have highlighted this relationship worldwide. In Brazil, only some records of chigger species co-parasitizing rodents and lizards in the Pernambuco and Piauí States were done. The present study reports six co-parasitism situations in cricetid rodents collected in the Morro Grande Forest Reserve, Cotia Municipality, São Paulo State, Brazil.

Keywords: Trombiculids, ectoparasites, Neotropical region, Rodentia

Idioma: English

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https://www.entomologicalcommunications.org/index.php/entcom/article/view/209