Meaning

1 senses

  1. Dermacentor variabilis, a tick that carries bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans.

More definitions
  • common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia

Forms

plural: wood ticks

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia:American dog tickDermacentor variabilis

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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