| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6127892 | Acta Tropica | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The morphology of chelicera of Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks was assessed by scanning electron microscopy. ⺠A pit sensilla was found in the inner digit. ⺠This sensilla was the target to electrophysiological assays. ⺠It is involved in taste perception. ⺠It was sensitive to chemicals related to mammal blood.
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Authors
Sara Fernandes Soares, Carla Cristina Braz Louly, Frédéric Marion-Poll, Múcio Flávio Barbosa Ribeiro, LÃgia Miranda Ferreira Borges,