Horse Tick (Noun)
Meaning
Winged fly parasitic on horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The horse tick, also known as a tabanid, is a common biting insect found in tropical regions.
- Stable owners take measures to control horse tick populations to prevent the spread of diseases to horses.
- A single horse tick can feed on the blood of a horse for several minutes before detaching.
- The painful bite of a horse tick can cause irritation and swelling in the affected area of a horse.
- Farmers use various methods, including sprays and powders, to protect their horses from horse ticks and other biting insects.