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Fig. 3

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. 3

Key features of Ixodes kaiseri females. a Basis capituli, dorsal surface with rounded porose areas. b Basis capituli of another morphotype, with triangular porose areas. c Scutum and basis capituli. d Basis capituli, ventral aspect with coxae I. Numbered arrows indicate (in the order of presentation in the key): (1) cone-like shape of the anterior surface of basis capituli; (2) ridge-like margin of porose area; (3) longitudinal line (starting medially to the basis of external spur), which divides the surface of coxa I; (4) external spur on coxa I

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