Family Ixodidae (Noun)
Meaning
Hard ticks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Ixodidae, also known as hard ticks, are ectoparasites that feed on the blood of mammals and birds.
- Hard ticks, belonging to the family Ixodidae, are known for their hard outer shell that protects them from the environment.
- The family Ixodidae includes over 700 species of hard ticks, which are found in a wide range of habitats around the world.
- Ticks in the family Ixodidae are vectors of many diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
- The life cycle of hard ticks in the family Ixodidae typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult.