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Table 3 Developmental times for the 12 female engorged ticks (three at each chamber) at given temperature and relative humidity regimes

From: Aspects of the development of Ixodes anatis under different environmental conditions in the laboratory and in the field

 Temperature (°C)

RH (%)

Saturation deficit (mmHg)

Preoviposition period (days)

Oviposition period (days)

Success rate (%)

10

94

< 1

33

7

33.3

15

94

< 1

27

9

100.0

15

96

< 1

27

9

66.7

20

86

2–3

19

9

100.0