Ixodid (Noun)
Meaning
Ticks having a hard shield on the back and mouth parts that project from the head.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ixodid tick species are characterized by their hard shield on the back and mouth parts that project from the head.
- Ixodid ticks are known to be vectors of various diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
- The ixodid tick's hard shield, also known as a scutum, provides protection from predators and environmental stressors.
- Ixodid ticks have a unique feeding behavior, using their projecting mouth parts to attach to hosts and feed on their blood.
- The ixodid tick's life cycle consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult, each with distinct characteristics.