ixodid
/ɪkˈsoʊdɪd/
noun
- A type of hard-bodied tick that can carry diseases such as Lyme disease.
- Hikers in wooded areas should check for ixodids after their trips.
- The ixodid is known for transmitting Lyme disease to humans and animals.
- Veterinarians often remove ixodids from dogs during tick season.
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