Ixodes dentatus

Marx, 1899

Ixodes dentatus is a hard in the , first described by Marx in 1899. The species has been recorded in the southeastern United States, including Tennessee and Missouri, and is associated with small mammal such as the marsh rice rat (Oryzomys palustris). It is one of several Ixodes species studied for host associations and seasonal occurrence patterns, though detailed biological information remains limited in accessible literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ixodes dentatus: /ɪkˈsoʊdiːz dɛnˈtɑːtəs/

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Distribution

Southeastern United States; first recorded in Tennessee, with documented in southeastern Missouri. GBIF records indicate presence in the United States and North America broadly.

Diet

Blood-feeding ; specific preferences include small mammals such as the marsh rice rat (Oryzomys palustris).

Host Associations

Oryzomys palustris - marsh rice rat; first record for this and first state record in Tennessee

Similar Taxa

Ixodes scapularisBoth are Ixodes occurring in eastern North America; I. scapularis is the primary of to humans, while I. dentatus has different associations and limited known human interaction.
Ixodes affinisBoth are Ixodes in the southeastern United States with overlapping geographic ranges; I. affinis is primarily associated with avian and does not bite humans, whereas I. dentatus is associated with small mammals.

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Taxonomic note

Ixodes dentatus was first described by Marx in 1899. The has received limited study compared to medically important like I. scapularis and I. pacificus.

Research gaps

Accessible literature on I. dentatus is sparse; biological details including complete range, preferences, and for remain poorly documented in publicly available sources.