Geometric morphometrics of the scutum for differentiation of trombiculid mites within the genus Walchia (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Trombiculidae), a probable vector of scrub typhus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.11.013
Abstract: The vectors of scrub typhus are the larval stage of trombiculid mites, termed "chiggers". These vectors are very small - the larvae are approximately 0.2 mm in size - and therefore their morphological identification is difficult.… read more here.
Keywords: scrub typhus; trombiculid mites; scutum; within genus ... See more keywords