A simplified method of cleaning ixodid ticks for microscopy

A simplified method of cleaning ixodid ticks for microscopy

The cleaning of ixodid ticks for microscopy can be achieved quickly and efficiently using a combination of a wax solvent and an ultrasonic cleaner. The technique involves minimum handling of specimens, produces no detectable damage and is suitable for cleaning many specimens at the same time.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of microscopy (Oxford) 2000-03, Vol.197 (3), p.317-319
Hauptverfasser: Dixon, B R, Petney, T N, Andrews, R H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acarology
Acetone
Animals
cleaning
Female
Ixodes - ultrastructure
Male
microscopy
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning - methods
Specimen Handling
ticks
Ultrasonics
Xylenes
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Zusammenfassung:The cleaning of ixodid ticks for microscopy can be achieved quickly and efficiently using a combination of a wax solvent and an ultrasonic cleaner. The technique involves minimum handling of specimens, produces no detectable damage and is suitable for cleaning many specimens at the same time.
ISSN:0022-2720
1365-2818
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2818.2000.00663.x