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Fig. 2

From: Contributions to the phylogeny of Ixodes (Pholeoixodes) canisuga, I. (Ph.) kaiseri, I. (Ph.) hexagonus and a simple pictorial key for the identification of their females

Fig. 2

Key features of Ixodes hexagonus females. a Basis capituli, dorsal surface. b Basis capituli, ventral aspect. c Scutum and basis capituli. d Coxae I-IV. Numbered arrows indicate (in the order of presentation in the key): (1) cone-like anterior surface of basis capituli; (2) long and pointed internal spur on coxa I

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