マダニの褥盤 : クチクラの構造と機能
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概要
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The pulvillus in five ixodid ticks is a large, globular structure that has a thick well-sclerotized dorsal cuticle and a thin, flexible and pleated ventral cuticle. Only an endocuticle and a very thin epicuticle are found in the ventral pleated portion of the pulvillus. The pulvillus is similar in morphology and structure in all post-embryonic stages and no distinct sexual dimorphism is apparent in any of the five species. The central lumen of the pulvillus contains lipid and lipid compounds that are secreted on to the surface on which the tick walks. The material probably has adhesive properties that enable ticks to crawl along and up various kinds of surfaces. If the ventral pulvillar surface is coated, ticks are unable to crawl up a surface in order to reach a potential host.
- 日本ダニ学会の論文
- 1997-05-25