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Argasidae

Argasidae

9.9
A family of soft ticks that feed on birds and mammals
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈɡæsɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike hard ticks, members of the Argasidae have soft, leathery bodies and lack a scutum.

Examples

  • The Argasidae ticks are often found in nests, where they can easily access their bird hosts.

  • The Argasidae include several species that transmit diseases to livestock.

  • Scientists studied the feeding habits of Argasidae to better understand their role as disease vectors.

  • The Argasidae family includes many species that feed on birds.

  • Many Argasidae ticks are known to transmit diseases.

  • Researchers are focusing on the Argasidae family to determine their impact on bird populations.

  • Some Argasidae species are significant parasites of mammals, affecting their health and wellbeing.

Synonyms

soft tick
vsArgasidae
  • Specialized
9.7

A small blood-sucking animal without a hard shell on its back that bites animals and birds

is the formal scientific name for that taxonomic family

Surface Forms

Argasidae singular
Argasidae plural

Etymology

Argasidae comes from the tick group name Argas plus the scientific family ending -idae, which means 'family' in animal names. So, Argasidae is the 'Argas family' — the group of soft-bodied ticks that live on birds and mammals.