The Hard Ticks of the World (Acari Ixodida Ixodidae) [Hardcover]

This book has been designed to summarize current, essential information for every one of the worlds 700+ hard tick species.? Under each species name, we will cite the original description, followed by information on type depositories, known stages, distribution (by zoogeographic region and ecoregion), hosts, and human infestation (if any).? Each species account will also include a list of salient references and, where necessary, remarks on systematic status.? We envision eight chapters: six devoted to the major ixodid tick genera (Amblyomma, Dermacentor, Haemaphysalis, Hyalomma, Ixodes, Rhipicephalus), one covering eight minor genera (including two that are fossil), and a concluding summary chapter.? There will be two tables on host associations and zoogeography in each major genus chapter, as well as five tables in the summary chapter, for a total of 17 tables.? No similar synopsis of the worlds hard tick species exists in any language.This book provides essential information for every one of the worlds 700+ hard tick species, including description, information on type depositories, known stages, distribution (by zoogeographic region and ecoregion), hosts, and human infestation (if any).

Introduction
Part I  The Genus Ixodes
Remarks on some invalid names
Individual species accounts
Part II  THE GENUS Haemaphysalis
Remarks on some invalid names
Individual species accounts
Part III  THE GENUS Amblyomma
Remarks on some invalid names
Individual species accounts
Part IV  THE GENUS Rhipicephalus
Remarks on some invalid names
Individual species accounts
Part V  THE GENUS Dermacentor
General comment and remarks on some invalid names
Individual species accounts
Part VI  THE GENUS Hyalomma
General comment and remarks on an invalid name
Individual species accounts
Part VII  The Genera AnomlÜ