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Table 2 Classification of ticks on their state of attachment and engorgement and whether they are alive or dead

From: Efficacy of an imidacloprid/flumethrin collar against fleas, ticks, mites and lice on dogs

Category

Condition

Attachment status

1

Live

Unattached

2

Live

Attached, unengorged*

3

Live

Attached, engorged**

4

Dead

Unattached

5

Dead

Attached, unengorged*

6

Dead

Attached, engorged**

  1. * no filling of the idiosoma evident.
  2. ** conspicuous filling of the idiosoma.