IXODIDAE Meaning and
Definition
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Ixoɗidae is a scientific term that refers to a family of parasitic arthropods, commonly known as ticks. It belongs to the order of arachnids, specifically mites. The family Ixodidae encompasses a diverse range of tick species which are characterized by their hard body covering, as opposed to the soft body covering of the closely related family, Argasidae.
Ticks belonging to the Ixodidae family are ectoparasites, meaning they feed on the blood of various animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. These blood-feeding arthropods are known to transmit a variety of diseases to their hosts, making them significant vectors of various pathogens.
Members of the Ixodidae family have distinct characteristics that help identify them. They have a tough, chitinous exoskeleton, which protects them from desiccation and physical damage. Additionally, they possess an elongated body with four pairs of legs in the nymph and adult stage. Along with their sharp mandibles, ticks use a barbed feeding structure called a hypostome to anchor themselves to the skin of their host while they feed.
Ixodidae ticks are widely distributed across different habitats worldwide, ranging from forests and grasslands to urban areas. Due to their ability to transmit dangerous diseases, ticks from this family are of great importance to human and animal health. Efforts in tick control and prevention have been made to minimize the risk of tick-borne diseases, including the use of insecticides, protective clothing, and public awareness campaigns.
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A family of Acarina which includes the ticks.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for IXODIDAE
- uxodidae
- jxodidae
- kxodidae
- oxodidae
- 9xodidae
- 8xodidae
- izodidae
- icodidae
- idodidae
- isodidae
- ixididae
- ixkdidae
- ixldidae
- ixpdidae
- ix0didae
- ix9didae
- ixosidae
- ixoxidae
- ixkodidae
- ixoldidae
Etymology of IXODIDAE
The word "Ixodidae" is derived from the Greek word "ixodes", which means "a tick". The suffix "-idae" is a common suffix used in scientific nomenclature to indicate a family. Therefore, "Ixodidae" refers to the family of ticks.
Similar spelling words for IXODIDAE
- Accosted,
- excudit,
- excited-field,
- eckstut,
- ixodid,
- acceeded,
- OXYTET,
- aquastat,
- yogastudio,
- oxidate,
- Ixodida,
- ICSTAT,
- excited,
- exudate,
- excaudate,
- Exuded,
- over-excited,
- Exceeded,
- Ecostate,
- exadata,
- un-excited,
- accited,
- exited,
- ecostat,
- EXTOTT,
- equisided,
- oxoiodide,
- self-excited,
- oxyiodide,
- AUXDATA,
- wicksteed,
- EXTDD,
- EXTID,
- Acceded,
- excudate,
- augusteity,
- Excitate,
- equisetatae,
- accoasted,
- excided,
- Oxyiodid.
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