argasid
/ɑːrˈɡeɪsɪd/
noun
- A type of soft-bodied tick that belongs to the family Argasidae, often found on birds and mammals.
- Farmers need to watch for argasid ticks on their poultry.
- Researchers studied the life cycle of the argasid in the laboratory.
- The argasid tick can transmit diseases to both animals and humans.
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