Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Ixodes ricinus under the scanning electron microscope]

F Ryckmanns, H H Wolff

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Relationship between basophil chemotaxis and histamine releasability to immunological stimulation.

    Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]·2016
    Same author

    Quantitative surface topography as a tool in the differential diagnosis between melanoma and naevus.

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·2016
    Same author

    Sources of unwanted variability in measurement and description of skin surface topography.

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·2016
    Same author

    [History of the textbook].

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2012
    Same author

    A panoramic projector.

    Applied optics·2010
    Same author

    Reactive angioendotheliomatosis: is it 'intravascular histiocytosis'?

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2005
    Same journal

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
    Same journal

    [Viral infections of the skin].

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
    Same journal

    [Viral exanthems in children].

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
    Same journal

    [Erratum to: Digital health applications and data protection].

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
    Same journal

    [Virus-induced exanthems in returning travellers].

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
    Same journal

    [Venous ulcus cruris-Surgical treatment].

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete·2022
    See all related articles

    Scanning electron microscopy revealed the mouthpart morphology of the Ixodes ricinus tick, explaining its secure attachment to skin. This study also discusses diseases transmitted by ticks and safe removal methods.

    Area of Science:

    • Zoology
    • Entomology
    • Microscopy

    Context:

    • Ixodes ricinus is a significant vector for various pathogens.
    • Understanding tick morphology is crucial for public health and disease prevention.
    • Previous research has focused on tick-borne diseases, but detailed mouthpart morphology requires further investigation.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the detailed morphology of the Ixodes ricinus mouthparts using scanning electron microscopy.
    • To correlate the observed mouthpart structures with the tick's attachment mechanism in host skin.
    • To provide insights into tick-borne diseases and effective tick removal strategies.

    Summary:

    • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to examine the mouthpart morphology of the Ixodes ricinus tick.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The study elucidated specific structural features of the mouthparts that facilitate the tick's robust attachment to host skin.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the biological basis of tick engorgement and host-parasite interaction.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a detailed morphological understanding of Ixodes ricinus mouthparts, aiding in the development of anti-attachment strategies.
    • Enhances knowledge of tick biology, which is critical for managing tick populations and preventing the spread of tick-borne illnesses.
    • Informs public health guidelines regarding tick bite prevention and the safe, effective removal of ticks from skin.