Generally, ticks are able to move over short distances only. Ixodes scapularis nymphs and adults move only 2–3 m and 5 m, respectively [9], while Dermacentor reticulatus adults were reported to cover an average distance of approximately 60 cm in 7 weeks [10]. Ticks can be dispersed over...
In this context, motivational and cognitive factors can be distinguished [35]. Among the former, the most commonly cited drivers of inflated self-assessments are desires to view and present oneself positively or better than others [35]. Among cognitive factors, a key determinant that contributes t...
The intensity of the sensory attributes was rated on 15 cm line scales (unstructured for the “commercial product” study and structured with ticks in 20% intervals for the other studies) anchored with “none” and “a lot” at the ends and these data were converted to values from 0 to ...
various ECP (ticks and keds) and ENP (lung and intestinal nematodes, and coccidia). This study emphasises the potential role of the Alpine ibex in the transmission of infectious diseases to other animals such as to humans and, secondly, the need to apply diversified analytical approaches, with...