Interaction between spiders and ticks—ancient arthropod predatory behavior?

de la Fuente, José ; Estrada-Peña, Agustín (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Labruna, Marcelo B. ; Szabó, Matias P. J.

Resumen: Ticks are ectoparasite vectors of pathogens affecting human and animal health worldwide. Rational integration of different control interventions including plant-derived repellents and acaricides, management of natural predators, and vaccines is required for innovative approaches to reduce the risks associated with ticks and tick-borne diseases. How tick populations are naturally controlled is always a question. Tick interactions with other arthropods including predators evolved from ancient times. In this study, Cretaceous (ca. 100 Mya) Burmese amber inclusions were identified as probably related to Compluriscutula vetulum (Acari: Ixodida: Ixodidae) tick larvae and spider silk. As illustrated in this study, ancient interactions between ticks and spiders may support arthropod predatory behavior as a natural control intervention. Rational integrative management of different tick control interventions including natural predators under a One Health perspective will contribute to effectively and sustainably reducing the risks associated with ticks and tick-borne diseases.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08282-2

Año: 2024

Publicado en: Parasitology Research 123, 7 (2024), 264 [4 pp.]
ISSN: 0932-0113

Factor impacto JCR: 2.0 (2024)

Categ. JCR: PARASITOLOGY rank: 25 / 47 = 0.532 (2024) - Q3 - T2

Factor impacto CITESCORE: 3.8 - Veterinary (all) (Q1) - Insect Science (Q1) - Parasitology (Q2) - Infectious Diseases (Q2)

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.565 - Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1) - Insect Science (Q2) - Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2) - Parasitology (Q2) - Infectious Diseases (Q3)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Sanidad Animal (Dpto. Patología Animal)