Interaction between spiders and ticks-ancient arthropod predatory behavior?
Parasitol Res
; 123(7): 264, 2024 Jul 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38980469
ABSTRACT
Ticks are ectoparasite vectors of pathogens affecting human and animal health worldwide. Rational integration of different control interventions including plant-derived repellents and acaricides, management of natural predators, and vaccines is required for innovative approaches to reduce the risks associated with ticks and tick-borne diseases. How tick populations are naturally controlled is always a question. Tick interactions with other arthropods including predators evolved from ancient times. In this study, Cretaceous (ca. 100 Mya) Burmese amber inclusions were identified as probably related to Compluriscutula vetulum (Acari Ixodida Ixodidae) tick larvae and spider silk. As illustrated in this study, ancient interactions between ticks and spiders may support arthropod predatory behavior as a natural control intervention. Rational integrative management of different tick control interventions including natural predators under a One Health perspective will contribute to effectively and sustainably reducing the risks associated with ticks and tick-borne diseases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Predatory Behavior
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Spiders
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Parasitol Res
Journal subject:
PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
España
Country of publication:
Alemania