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Can saltmarsh edges support ticks?

Higher vegetated margins used by birds and mammals may offer shelter even when regularly flooded zones are unsuitable.

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Short answer

Higher vegetated margins used by birds and mammals may offer shelter even when regularly flooded zones are unsuitable.

At a glance

Higher vegetated margins used by birds and mammals may offer shelter even when regularly flooded zones are unsuitable. Habitat suitability depends on moisture, hosts, shelter, season and species.

Key takeaways

• Higher vegetated margins used by birds and mammals may offer shelter even when regularly flooded zones are unsuitable.

• Habitat suitability depends on moisture, hosts, shelter, season and species.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Higher vegetated margins used by birds and mammals may offer shelter even when regularly flooded zones are unsuitable.

Use it in context

Habitat suitability depends on moisture, hosts, shelter, season and species.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.