Rhipicephalus
Rhipicephalus is a genus of hard ticks in the family Ixodidae, consisting of about 90 species. While many species are native to tropical Africa, the genus is cosmopolitan, being found across the world. Several species are vectors of significant human and animal pathogens.
Research
5,772 papers- The Rhipicephalus sanguineus group: updated list of species, geographical distribution, and vector competence.Parasites & vectors · 2024
- Multi-omics analysis of SFTS virus infection in Rhipicephalus microplus cells reveals antiviral tick factors.Nature communications · 2025
- Rhipicephalus simus ticks: new hosts for phleboviruses.Parasitology · 2024
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Article
13 sectionsContents
- Morphology
- Disease potential
- Sex pheromone studies
- Etymology
- Species
- Unrecognised
- ''Rhipicephalus sanguineus'' species complex
- Suspect
- Subgenus ''Boophilus''
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Rhipicephalus is a genus of hard ticks in the family Ixodidae, consisting of about 90 species. While many species are native to tropical Africa, the genus is cosmopolitan, being found across the world. Several species are vectors of significant human and animal pathogens.