Definition

Noun: - A species of tick: Ixodes dammini is the former scientific name for a species of hard-bodied tick. It is now taxonomically recognized as being the same species as Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as the black-legged tick or deer tick.

Usage Notes

• This term is primarily used in historical, taxonomic, or specific scientific contexts when referring to older research or literature. In current scientific and medical discourse, the name is the accepted and standard term.
• It refers specifically to the tick species known to be a primary vector for transmitting Lyme disease bacteria () and other pathogens in certain regions, particularly the northeastern United States.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • Early studies on Lyme disease in the Northeast often referenced the vector as Ixodes dammini.
  • The tick formerly known as Ixodes dammini is now classified under Ixodes scapularis.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Synonym: In biological taxonomy, is considered a junior synonym of . This means it is an older name that is no longer valid for the same species.

Variants and Related Words

• Ixodes scapularis (n): The current, accepted scientific name for this tick species.
• Black-legged tick (n): The common name for .
• Deer tick (n): Another common name for .

Synonyms

• (scientific synonym)
• Black-legged tick (common name)
• Deer tick (common name)

Noun

1. a northeastern tick now recognized as same species as Ixodes scapularis