|
Activity Number:
|
363
|
|
Type:
|
Contributed
|
|
Date/Time:
|
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
|
|
Sponsor:
|
Biometrics Section
|
| Abstract - #301704 |
|
Title:
|
Why Do Ticks Like My Dog?
|
|
Author(s):
|
Hyun-Joo Kim*+ and Stephanie A. Fore and Laura J. Fielden-Rechav and Georgia Muller and Tad Dallas and Will Petry
|
|
Companies:
|
Truman State University and Truman State University and Truman State University and Truman State University and Truman State University and Truman State University
|
|
Address:
|
100 normal, kirksville, MO, 63501,
|
|
Keywords:
|
Ticks ; Parasite ; Home range ; Hostseeking behavior ; Web and Grid comparison
|
|
Abstract:
|
A parasite is defined as "an organism that lives in or on a host from which it derives its food and other biological supplies" (Kim 1985). Host-parasite associations often reflect a long history of coevolution between the two and may range from generalist to highly host specific. Rodents and its parasite, particularly ticks, are collected in northern Missouri. In this paper we will discuss about the home range of the rodents and its relationship with the parasite loads. Tick's host-seeking behavior will also be discussed.
|
