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    • Parasitology
    • Wildlife Biology

    Background:

    • Social living in animals can increase parasite transmission.
    • Empirical data on indirect parasite transmission in wildlife is limited.
    • Ectoparasitic ticks pose a threat to wildlife health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate indirect transmission of ticks (Amblyomma limbatum) among sleepy lizards (Tiliqua rugosa).
    • To determine if asynchronous overnight refuge sharing facilitates tick transmission.
    • To assess the impact of refuge use patterns on lizard tick loads.

    Main Methods:

    • Fitted 18 sleepy lizards with GPS recorders to track refuge use.
    • Observed overnight refuge sharing over three months.
    • Monitored tick loads on lizards every two weeks.
    • Constructed a transmission network based on refuge sharing and tick life history.

    Main Results:

    • Lizards frequently using neighbors' refuges had higher tick loads.
    • Network analysis effectively predicted tick loads.
    • Indirect contact significantly influenced parasite transmission pathways.
    • Lizards using more refuges had lower tick loads and infection risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Asynchronous refuge sharing is a key pathway for indirect tick transmission in sleepy lizards.
    • High social connectivity and frequent refuge sharing increase tick infestation.
    • Utilizing a greater number of refuges may serve as a defense against ectoparasites.
    • This study provides empirical evidence on indirect parasite transmission dynamics in host populations.