In the regions of Russia scientists have found a hybrid of the tick. In Tomsk, on the Altai, and now in the Novosibirsk region, there is these individuals the most. This type of mite is more tenacious and more dangerous.
Define a hybrid of mites on the eye – it is impossible. To find it among all the samples, you need to conduct some genetic research. To determine the species of tick molecular genetic methods.
Hybrid species, scientists have discovered by accident. After research, it was found that a mixture of previously known species of the taiga tick and Paul. He has absorbed the characteristics of the parent species. Increasingly inhabits a territory and not dependent on climate. And that’s not all.
“in the long term will increase the diversity of infectious agents with which people may face, when it can bite no matter what the tick”, — said the head of the laboratory of molecular Microbiology Abihm SB RAS, doctor of biological Sciences Nina Tikunova.
These hybrids can be a source of new strains of tick-borne infections against which existing drugs are ineffective. Now scientists need to explore all behaviors of this new population.
“They were found in Tomsk, found in the Altai. There is information that in the district of Krasnoyarsk Krai – there are also hybrids. They can occupy a wider territory, this represents a great danger,” — said senior researcher of the laboratory of molecular Microbiology Abihm SB RAS Faith RAR.
Already hybrid view is close to that to begin to displace the parent species. Most of them discovered in the Novosibirsk region.
a Hybrid of the tick is not an isolated case. They are already quite comfortable feel on the territory of Western Siberia. Find them not only in forests but also in city parks – near the person.
the situation is Complicated by the fact that the hybrid was very prolific. But fortunately, as the parent species, afraid of the treatment areas. And so there’s a chance to control meone hundred of its habitat.
