Tick
Ixodida
Order: Ixodida
Critical Risk
Description
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles. They are significant vectors for Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other serious infections. They attach to hosts and can feed for days.
Habitat & Distribution
Tall grass, wooded areas, leaf litter, and brushy areas where hosts travel.
Diet & Feeding
Blood from mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Questing behavior - they climb grass blades with outstretched legs waiting for hosts. They embed mouthparts into skin.
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