Ixodes hexagonus
| Ixodes hexagonus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Ixodida |
| Family: | Ixodidae |
| Genus: | Ixodes |
| Species: | I. hexagonus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ixodes hexagonus Leach 1815 | |
Ixodes hexagonus is a tick species in the genus Ixodes. It is a parasite of the European hedgehog.
It occurs throughout the United Kingdom, sparsely in the North West, increasing in density to the South East.[1] Although it does not usually occur on rodents or birds, and is "described as a nest-dwelling hedgehog specialist. It is also found on foxes, mustelids (including badgers), dogs and cats."[2]
Distribution
North West Africa, and Europe, with studies showing it may be more common in urban centers.
References
- ↑ "Tick distribution map: Ixodes hexagonus". http://www.hpa.org.uk. Health Protection Agency. Retrieved 29 August 2014. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Ixodid Ticks: Family Ixodidae". http://influentialpoints.com. Retrieved 29 August 2014. External link in
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