Western Black-legged Tick (Noun)
Meaning
A tick that feeds on dusky-footed wood rat and bites humans; principal vector for Lyme disease in western United States especially northern California.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The western black-legged tick is a common parasite found on the dusky-footed wood rat in northern California.
- Hikers in the western United States, particularly in northern California, are at risk of being bitten by the western black-legged tick.
- The western black-legged tick is the principal vector for Lyme disease in the western United States, especially in northern California.
- After a hike in the woods, a camper discovered a western black-legged tick attached to her leg, prompting her to seek medical attention.
- In areas where the western black-legged tick is prevalent, residents are advised to take precautions to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease transmission.