Amblyomma integrum
Species of tick
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Amblyomma integrum is a hard-bodied tick of the genus Amblyomma. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.[1] Adults parasitize various larger mammals such as buffalo and cattle, whereas nymphs and larvae use mostly larger and medium mammals.[2] In Sri Lanka, tick was identified as an agent of human otoacariasis.[3]
| Amblyomma integrum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Ixodida |
| Family: | Ixodidae |
| Genus: | Amblyomma |
| Species: | A. integrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Amblyomma integrum Karsch, 1879 | |
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