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Regeneration of Haller's sensory organ in two species of hard ticks of the genus Haemaphysalis (Acari: Ixodidae)

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A study of Haller's organ regeneration in nymphs and adults of Haemaphysalis turturis and parthenogenetic females of H. longicornis, from which the forelegs had been amputated during the previous instar, revealed structural changes in regenerated organs. The adult regenerates reestablished atavistic structural features, while the nymphal regenerates retained larval features, which is typical of regenerates of two other genera examined previously (Ixodes and Hyalomma). Data on regeneration of Haller's sensory organ testify to an ancient character of the genus, standing closely to the base of the phylogenetic tree of hard ticks.

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  1. Laboratory of Parasitology, Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, 199034, Russia

    S.A. Leonovich

  2. Laboratory of Entomology, Biological Research Institute, St. Petersburg State University, Petrodvoretz, 198504, Russia

    V. N. Belozerov

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Leonovich, S., Belozerov, V. Regeneration of Haller's sensory organ in two species of hard ticks of the genus Haemaphysalis (Acari: Ixodidae). Exp Appl Acarol 33, 131–144 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:APPA.0000029924.70052.31

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