Analyse de la specificite parasitaire des tiques. Interet de la situation de Madagascar et des echantillonnages approfondis

ABSTRACT

"Tick - host specificity. Results of an intense sampling study in Madagascar"" Ticks are traditionally considered being host-specific parasites. The pattern of tick-host relationship was elucidated by exhaustive collection from a considerable number of potential hosts from numerous sites in the Malagasy mid-altitude forest. It can from the findings be concluded that the Malagasy ticks found on small mammals may be distinguished as either having a broad host-specificity or being highly host-specific. The results may provide important information in respect to phylogenetic studies with regards to the geological history of Madagascar and its endemic fauna."