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Ixodes ceylonensis
Ixodes ceylonensis is a hard-bodied tick of the genus Ixodes. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.[1] It is an obligate ectoparasite of mammals. ParasitismAdults parasitize various smaller mammals such as Herpestes smithii, Rattus rattus, Crocidura miya, Suncus montanus, Solisorex pearsoni, Madromys blanfordi, Felis chaus, Felis bengalensis.[2] Nymphs were recorded from Suncus murinus and Rattus species, whereas larva was found from these species and also from Mus booduga.[3] It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.[4] References
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