dermacentor variabilis
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A scientist carefully examines a dermacentor variabilis tick under a magnifying glass.
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of tick: Dermacentor variabilis is the scientific name for a specific type of hard-bodied tick, commonly known as the American dog tick or wood tick.
- A disease vector: This tick is a known carrier (vector) that can transmit serious bacterial diseases to humans and animals, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian identified the parasite as Dermacentor variabilis.
- Hikers should check for Dermacentor variabilis after walking in wooded areas.
- Research on Dermacentor variabilis focuses on its role in disease transmission.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/medical context: The term is used formally in parasitology, veterinary medicine, and public health.
- The life cycle of Dermacentor variabilis involves three hosts.
Variants and Related Words
- American dog tick: The common name for .
- Wood tick: Another common name for this species.
- Tick (n): The general category of arachnid parasites to which this species belongs.
- Vector (n): An organism that transmits a pathogen, a role filled by .
Synonyms
- American dog tick
- Wood tick
Related Phrases
- Tick-borne disease: A category of illness for which is a potential vector.
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a notable tick-borne disease.
A scientist carefully examines a dermacentor variabilis tick under a magnifying glass.
Noun
- common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia