Fig. 2From: Under the skin: Ixodes ticks in the subcutaneous tissue of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from GermanyMacroscopic view on ticks with subcutaneous localization. a One tick lifted up with a fine-tipped forceps and other ticks in the surrounding tissue. b Ticks in advanced stages of decomposition. c Well-preserved ticks in dorsal (black arrow) and ventral positon (red arrow)Back to article page