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Ixodidae

Ixodidae

9.9
A group of hard ticks that can spread disease to animals and people
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈsoʊdəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Ixodidae
  • The Ixodidae family includes many species responsible for spreading Lyme disease.

Examples

  • Unlike soft ticks, Ixodidae possess a tough protective shield called a scutum.

  • Researchers found that Ixodidae are the primary vectors for several tick-borne illnesses.

  • The Ixodidae family includes several species that can transmit Lyme disease.

  • Have you ever encountered an Ixodidae tick while hiking?

  • Researchers found that Ixodidae are the primary vectors for several tick-borne illnesses.

  • The Ixodidae family includes many species responsible for spreading Lyme disease.

  • Unlike soft ticks, Ixodidae possess a tough protective shield called a scutum.

Synonyms

family Ixodidae
vsIxodidae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of hard-bodied ticks that feed on the blood of animals or people

focuses on the hard outer shield and ability to spread disease

Compounds

family Ixodidae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of hard-bodied ticks that feed on the blood of animals or people

Surface Forms

Ixodidae singular
Ixodidae plural

Etymology

Ixodidae comes from the Greek name Ixodes, which probably comes from a Greek root meaning 'sticky' or 'clinging'. The ending -idae shows it is an animal family, so Ixodidae is the group of ticks that cling tightly — the hard ticks that attach to animals and can spread disease.